Carlsbad, CA, January 29, 2026
The Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) has joined forces with Luminia to launch the Solar Plus Business program, designed to help commercial and municipal properties adopt solar energy while reducing costs. This initiative provides eligible businesses with the opportunity to install solar and battery storage systems at no upfront cost, ensuring long-term energy savings and backup power solutions. It aims to promote clean energy usage and benefit local communities by stabilizing energy costs and enhancing grid resilience.
Carlsbad, CA – Clean Energy Alliance and Luminia Launch Solar Plus Business Program
Carlsbad, CA – The Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) has partnered with San Diego-based Luminia to introduce the Solar Plus Business program, aiming to expand clean energy adoption and reduce energy costs for commercial, industrial, municipal, and school district properties across CEA’s service area. This initiative was approved by the CEA Board of Directors in November 2025 and is set to provide long-term energy savings and backup power solutions to local businesses.
Program Details
The Solar Plus Business program offers eligible properties the opportunity to host on-site solar and battery storage systems or standalone battery storage systems at no upfront cost. Luminia will finance, install, own, and maintain these systems, while CEA will purchase the generated clean energy and deliver it to participating customers at a predictable rate. This rate will appear directly on the customer’s SDG&E bill, ensuring a seamless and accessible experience for participants.
Benefits for Property Owners
- Energy Savings: Offset a significant portion of your building’s electricity use with solar and battery storage systems.
- No Upfront Costs: Luminia handles financing, permits, construction, and long-term operations and maintenance.
- 25-Year Price Stability: Enjoy predictable energy costs, even as utility rates continue to rise.
- Lease Income: Earn income for hosting solar and storage systems or standalone storage units on your property.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the program, properties must meet the following criteria:
- Location: Situated within the CEA service territory, which includes Carlsbad, Del Mar, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos, Solana Beach, and Vista.
- Energy Usage: An average monthly electricity bill of at least $7,500.
- Space Requirements: A minimum of 15,000 square feet of rooftop space or 25 parking spots suitable for a carport system.
Program Structure
Under the program, Luminia will:
- Finance, install, own, and maintain the solar-plus-storage and storage-only systems.
- Provide a 25-year lease agreement to property owners for hosting the systems.
CEA will:
- Purchase the clean power generated by the systems.
- Deliver the energy to participating customers at a predictable rate, which will appear directly on their SDG&E bills.
Background
The partnership between CEA and Luminia aims to tap into the underutilized potential of commercial properties for local clean energy generation. By making it easier for North County businesses to participate in the clean energy transition, the program seeks to provide mutual benefits: businesses can save money and earn new lease income, residents gain a more resilient grid, and the community makes meaningful progress toward its clean energy and climate goals.
For more information or to determine if your property qualifies, visit Luminia’s Solar Plus Business program page or contact CEA directly.
FAQ
What is the Solar Plus Business program?
The Solar Plus Business program is a partnership between the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) and Luminia, offering commercial, industrial, municipal, and school district properties the opportunity to host on-site solar and battery storage systems or standalone battery storage systems at no upfront cost. Luminia finances, installs, owns, and maintains these systems, while CEA purchases the generated clean energy and delivers it to participating customers at a predictable rate.
Who is eligible for the program?
Properties located within the CEA service territory—including Carlsbad, Del Mar, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos, Solana Beach, and Vista—with an average monthly electricity bill of at least $7,500 and a minimum of 15,000 square feet of rooftop space or 25 parking spots suitable for a carport system are eligible for the program.
What are the benefits for property owners?
Property owners can benefit from energy savings by offsetting a significant portion of their building’s electricity use, no upfront costs as Luminia handles financing and installation, 25-year price stability with predictable energy costs, and lease income for hosting the solar and storage systems or standalone storage units on their property.
How does the program work?
Luminia finances, installs, owns, and maintains the solar-plus-storage and storage-only systems. Property owners enter into a 25-year lease agreement for hosting the systems. CEA purchases the clean power generated by the systems and delivers it to participating customers at a predictable rate, which appears directly on their SDG&E bills.
How can I find out if my property qualifies?
To determine if your property qualifies for the program, visit Luminia’s Solar Plus Business program page or contact CEA directly for more information.
| Key Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Program Name | Solar Plus Business |
| Partners | Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) and Luminia |
| Eligible Properties | Commercial, industrial, municipal, and school district properties within CEA’s service area |
| Program Benefits | Energy savings, no upfront costs, 25-year price stability, lease income for property owners |
| Eligibility Criteria | Located in CEA service territory, average monthly electricity bill of at least $7,500, minimum of 15,000 square feet of rooftop space or 25 parking spots suitable for a carport system |
| Program Structure | Luminia finances, installs, owns, and maintains the systems; CEA purchases and delivers the generated clean energy to participating customers at a predictable rate |
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