San Diego Community Power’s Solar Advantage program brings new solar energy projects to communities that historically have experienced higher pollution and fewer investments in local clean energy.
Solar Advantage’s Community Power program, also known as the Disadvantaged Communities Green Tariff (DAC-GT) program, supports the development of local small-scale solar projects in disadvantaged communities (DACs) as defined by CalEnviroScreen 4.0.
Community Power invites qualified developers to propose local small-scale solar projects through an annual public bidding process. Approved solar projects are expected to add up to 20.16 megawatts (MW) of clean local energy to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) allocation. Once projects come online, qualified customers will receive a 20% discount on their electricity bill for up to 20 years without having to invest in a rooftop solar system.
This program is part of a larger effort to reduce emissions, lower energy costs and build a more equitable energy future for the San Diego region.
The third Solar Advantage Request for Offers (RFO) is now open. To view RFO materials and submit a proposal, visit our solicitations page.
Community Power invites interested developers to learn more about the RFO at a virtual webinar on September 9, 2026 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time (PT).
To be eligible for consideration under this RFO, proposed projects must:
Here are the key dates for the 2026 Solar Advantage RFO.
Solar Advantage RFO Milestone | Anticipated Date of Completion* |
|---|---|
RFO Launches
| August 31, 2026 |
RFO Informational Webinar | September 9, 2026, 10:00 a.m. PT |
Deadline to Submit Questions | September 16, 2026, 5:00 p.m. PT |
Final Q&A Addendum Posted
| September 23, 2026 |
RFO Submission Deadline | October 30, 2026, 5:00 p.m. PT |
Follow-Up with Bidders | October 30–November 25, 2026 |
Bidder Short-List Selection Notifications Sent
| January 14, 2027 |
Evaluations, Negotiations with Short-Listed Bidders; Awards & Community Power Board Approval to Occur at Duly Noticed Community Power Board Meeting(s) | January 15–May 27, 2027 |
Community Power Submits Executed PPA(s) to CPUC for Approval After Community Power’s Board Approves the Final Contract(s) | June 1, 2027 |
*Community Power reserves the right to change the schedule of these events at any time for any reason.
Small-scale renewable energy generators can sell excess power back to the energy grid.
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