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Board approves solar incentive ordinance, adopts companion pilot with low‑income/nonprofit set‑aside
Summary
The Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance creating a solar energy incentive program and adopted a companion pilot program that adds a $1.5 million set‑aside for nonprofits and low‑income housing, while debate focused on scope, funding sources and possible diversion of public‑site investments.
San Francisco supervisors voted to adopt an ordinance establishing a citywide solar energy incentive program and separately approved a pilot program that places a $1.5 million set‑aside for nonprofits and low‑income housing.
Supporters framed the package as a way to expand solar installations, create jobs for local installers and make incentives available to lower‑income households and nonprofit facilities. Michael Bornstein of the Sierra Club told the board he supported both Supervisor Dufty’s ordinance and the amendments developed in Supervisor Ross Mercarimi’s office to “allow a set aside for nonprofits and low income housing.”…
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