SOLAR 101 INSTITUTE

May 10 & 17, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Hosted Online

California Housing Partnership is hosting a Solar 101 Institute, a free virtual event that aims to train affordable housing developers on the basics of multifamily solar PV. 

The Solar 101 Institute will break down important considerations for each phase of the solar project as well as provide an opportunity to hear from affordable housing providers who have successfully implemented solar installations on multifamily housing.

PART I: Intro to Solar PV for Multifamily Affordable Properties - May 10th

Part I focuses on the basics of solar photovoltaics (PV) and breaks down important considerations for the pre-development, installation, and post-installation phases. Topics of discussion include: 

• Introduction to solar PV and solar benefits
• System components and system design considerations
• Tenant solar through Virtual Net Metering (VNEM)
• PV project timeline and important considerations for pre-development, installation, and post-installation phases

PART II: Solar PV Implementation Case Studies and Financing Forum - May 17th

Part II consists of a sample project feasibility analysis and peer share by affordable housing providers who have implemented solar installations, followed by a forum for questions and answers with contacts from California’s affordable housing solar financing programs. Topics of discussion include: 

• Solar project analysis and feasibility 
• Installing solar PV on new or existing multifamily affordable housing buildings (peer share)
• Landscape of solar financing options and funding programs Q&A

REGISTER TODAY

This training is intended for affordable housing development and management professionals including personnel in asset management, sustainability, operations and maintenance, lending/investing, architecture, and real estate development (HDTI and BAHIP cohorts are encouraged to register). Participation will be limited to these groups. 

INSTITUTE DETAILS

• May 2022 Institute: Part I & Part II