Fact Sheets & Reports

We are dedicated to providing members with the latest information and analysis to keep them ahead of the curve, as well as information and guides to the public about the California solar and storage industry. 

NEW! On January 1, 2021, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control’s (DTSC) new regulations on handling “end-of-life” PV modules became effective. View CALSSA’s fact sheet on the new regulations.

CALSSA White Paper

Barriers to Maximizing the Value of Behind-the-Meter Distributed Energy Resources

We’ve released a report describing several barriers that prevent customer-sited clean energy resources from maximizing their participation in programs that provide value to the electric grid and the environment.

The California Solar Permitting Guidebook

The California Solar Permitting Guidebook sets standards for building departments to streamline permitting for solar installations. The fourth edition of the guidebook is based on the newly updated 2019 California Electrical Code and fire code considerations. The California Governor's Office of Planning and Research publishes the guidebook, and was provided technical assistance from the Sustainable Energy Action Committee.

Members-Only Fact Sheets

View our archive of factsheets and reports from general rate case overviews, regulatory program updates, historic utility rate increases, California smart inverter requirements, NEM, and more.