California’s intent to reduce greenhouse emissions just received another push this month with the California Solar Initiative Thermal Program.

Established by the California Public Utilities Commission, the $350 million dollar rebate program aims to promote installations of solar water heating systems, which hopes to displace up to 585 million therms.

The costs of replacing your current system with a solar one is about 25% off with this plan. This is in addition to the current 30% federal tax credit. The plan’s rebate amount depends on how many therms or kWh your system will displace. For natural gas, the average incentive can be worth up to $1,500, while the highest average electric rebate is $1,010.

Sixty percent of these funds are reserved for multifamily commercial buildings, with the other 40% for single-family homes. This program is set to last until December 31, 2017 or when funds are all used. Incentives will gradually decrease over these eight years to an average of $550. Larger rebates are more readily available to those who participate early and install their new solar water heaters.