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California’s grant and incentive programs make it easier than ever to bring dependable, off-grid lighting to public spaces, without overextending your city’s budget. Fonroche helps you identify the right funding, streamline deployment, and install solar lighting systems that deliver immediate improvements in safety, sustainability, and resilience from day one.
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Selected by California’s Infrastructure Leaders

Trusted by Caltrans, cities, counties, and developers for dependable solar lighting in high-risk zones and high-impact areas.

City of Vallejo partners with Fonroche Lighting America to restore critical lighting with solar solutions
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City of Needles selects Fonroche Lighting America for off-grid solar street lighting installations
City of Bakersfield implements sustainable solar lighting with Fonroche Lighting America
Caltrans advances resilient transportation infrastructure with Fonroche solar lighting systems
City of Los Angeles leads grid-independent street lighting projects with Fonroche Lighting America

Why Grants Matter for California Communities

Helping cities meet today’s infrastructure challenges without breaking the budget.

California communities are facing rising climate risks, high utility costs, and mounting demands for sustainability, equity, and resilience. Fortunately, solar lighting qualifies for a range of state and federal programs that allow local leaders to modernise public infrastructure without overextending limited budgets. Fonroche makes it easier to secure funding and deliver safer, more sustainable outcomes faster.
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Tap into grants like Solar for All, ECAA Loans, and CLEEN Centre financing to reduce capital costs and bring solar lighting within reach

Top Grants to Fund Safe, Resilient Solar Lighting in California

Real dollars. Real impact. Grant-backed lighting for safer, stronger California communities.

These five major funding programs make it easier for California communities to install Fonroche solar lighting without grid reliance, permitting delays, or budget strain. Whether for school campuses, transit stops, city parks, or underserved neighborhoods, these grants provide real dollars for real results, and Fonroche ensures your project aligns with program priorities, moving quickly from application to successful installation.

California Solar for All (SFA)

This $250 million EPA-funded program helps disadvantaged and low-income communities adopt solar energy. It supports clean energy equity by funding solar installations in areas most impacted by pollution and energy burdens.
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ECAA – Energy Conservation Assistance Act

Provides 1% interest loans to cities, counties, schools, and other public agencies for renewable energy and efficiency projects. Ideal for solar lighting upgrades in public infrastructure with limited capital.
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CLEEN Center – SWEEP & LED Street Lighting Programs

The California IBank’s CLEEN Center offers municipal financing for energy-efficient lighting upgrades. This includes solar-ready and off-grid solutions through programs like SWEEP and the Dedicated Street Lighting Finance Program.
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Local Utility Rebates & Incentives

Utility providers like Riverside Public Utilities offer rebates for energy-efficient outdoor lighting upgrades. These can significantly reduce upfront costs for solar streetlight deployments.
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Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)

SGIP provides incentives for energy storage systems paired with renewable generation. It’s a valuable tool for solar lighting systems with integrated battery storage, especially in areas vulnerable to outages.
Learn More about Local Utility SGIP Funding

Learn More About How Incentives Can Support Your Project

Insights that simplify solar grants and unlock infrastructure progress.

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    Answers for city officials, developers, and infrastructure planners across California.

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    Let’s Bring Your California Project to Life

    Looking to get started? Let’s explore what’s possible, whether your project is grant-ready or just getting off the ground.
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