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Go Solar with BerkeleyFIRST!
Berkeley has launched a new program to help property owners 'go solar'. Property owners install solar now and pay for it over 20 years on their property tax bill.
Finance your solar installation with the FIRST Program.
Five minutes to complete your application.
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Welcome from the City of Berkeley!
Thank you for visiting the BerkeleyFIRST application site. We are very pleased to offer Berkeley property owners this exciting new way to “go solar” with little or no the upfront cost. This website was developed specifically for applicants to the BerkeleyFIRST solar financing program and is operated by Renewable Funding, LLC under contract with the City of Berkeley.
We encourage you to read all of the program details, including the terms of participation, on this website and to review program materials that are maintained on the City of Berkeley’s home website www.cityofberkeley.info/sustainable. This will provide you with comprehensive information on the program design and requirements.
We appreciate your consideration of the BerkeleyFIRST program and should you decide that it is the right option for you, we welcome your participation. To apply to the BerkeleyFIRST program, stay on this website and click “Apply Now” to link to the on-line application.