San Diego Community Power's Solar Battery Savings rules provide a path forward if a contractor is terminated from the program: affected participants do not lose reserved incentive status because of that termination. Contact Community Power about the transition and any revised deadline before assuming the project can proceed on its old schedule.
This explains a published program rule, not an announcement that a particular contractor has been removed. Guidance was checked October 26, 2026.
What the reservation protection covers
Section 2.3.3b of the Solar Battery Savings program manual says unfinished applications may be put on hold at Community Power's discretion. SDCP will notify affected participants in writing and provide instructions for choosing a new approved contractor. Reserved incentive status is preserved, while deadline extensions are considered case by case.
That protection addresses contractor termination from this program. It should not be read as automatic approval of every voluntary contractor change, new equipment choice or installation delay. Ask SDCP to confirm how your specific application should proceed.
Organize the handover before work resumes
A useful homeowner handover folder includes:
- The application or reservation reference and SDCP's written notice.
- The existing installation agreement, equipment list and project drawings.
- Permit and utility-interconnection records, including their current status.
- A record of completed work and payments, plus open questions for the next contractor.
Ask who will manage each remaining step and which documents need updating. Our approved-contractor guide explains the initial approval check; a transition also needs clear responsibility for the work already underway.
For a hypothetical project with equipment ordered but not installed, prepare a dated list of what is on site and what remains outstanding. Ask for a written installation plan before treating a proposed completion date as firm. This is a coordination checklist, not a claim that SDCP takes over the installation contract or pays every transition expense.
Keep program enrollment and a PPA coordinated
The manual permits third-party-owned batteries, including PPA arrangements, when the participant has the system owner's documented authorization. If your project uses a PPA, include that owner in the transition discussion. Confirm who can authorize changes, who services the equipment and whether the proposed work changes your agreement.
A suitable solar-plus-battery PPA can help eligible homeowners access equipment without buying the solar system outright. Under the CPUC's description of PPAs, the provider owns the solar system and sells its generation. Review ongoing payments, any escalator, contract term, battery ownership and charges, maintenance and transfer provisions. A qualifying no-upfront offer depends on the actual proposal; reservation protection does not make electricity free or guarantee savings.
Confirm the account and the backup design
The current program page requires SDCP residential service and a qualifying single-family installation at the service address. It also sets solar-charging and other program requirements. Check your application with SDCP; a San Diego County address alone is not proof of eligibility or available funding.
SDCP supplies generation while SDG&E handles delivery and billing. SDG&E remains responsible for grid outages. Use SDCP's bill guide to identify the generation section; a contractor transition does not erase utility charges.
Ask the incoming team to confirm supported circuits and power limits. Backup duration depends on available charge and household demand, with solar replenishment dependent on conditions. Ordinary grid-tied solar alone generally does not supply outage power. General battery guidance explains these equipment limits; it is not a statement that PG&E serves this account.
Connect with West Coast Alternatives to discuss solar-plus-battery options and the documents needed for a clear proposal. WCA is not affiliated with or endorsed by SDCP.