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California Advanced Homes Program

California Advanced Homes Program. New Program Incentives. Brian Silverthorn May 4, 2010. Two Programs to Promote Energy Efficiency and Solar. California Advanced Homes Program Performance-Based Energy Efficiency Incentive Program

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California Advanced Homes Program

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  1. California Advanced Homes Program New Program Incentives Brian Silverthorn May 4, 2010

  2. Two Programs to Promote Energy Efficiency and Solar California Advanced Homes Program • Performance-Based Energy Efficiency Incentive Program • Incentives are paid for building energy-efficient New Homes New Solar Homes Partnership • Performance-Based Renewable Incentive Program • Incentives are paid based upon the expected performance of installed solar electric (photovoltaic) systems on New Homes Customers are encouraged to participate in both programs!

  3. We’re here to help builders today for tomorrow’s environment.  Our California Advanced Homes Program highlights best practices in energy efficiency, green building and sustainability; and offers generous financial incentives to help builders and architects create environmentally friendly, energy-efficient communities for potential home buyers.

  4. Program Requirements. New construction project or new home receiving electric and/or natural gas distribution from the local IOU. Single-family detached or two dwelling buildings, R-3 occupancy, IOU residential rates. Residential individually metered multi-family low or high rise projects. Submit application package prior to drywall No duplicate funds will be paid for the same measures from multiple programs. Permitted under the 2008 Energy Efficiency Standards

  5. Program Requirements. Compliance achieved using a CEC approved computer method, .mp8 or .bld. Requirements apply to all homes in the same project. Payments are only made to owners, builders and developers named on the application. Limited funds, first come first served No agreements will be accepted after December 15, 2012 Funding expires December 15, 2015, possibly sooner.

  6. Process. Select a Certified Energy Plans Examiner (CEPE) and a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) rater. Contact a utility rep for assistance in preparing your package for submission. Submit application and checklist and all required documents for plan check. Design assistance is available according to guidelines that will be established soon. Meet with a utility rep to discuss the agreement and payment process after plan check approval.

  7. During Construction. Obtain a CF-6R document from your HVAC contractor, if applicable. Obtain the CF-4R HERS rating certificates upon completion of field verification. Notify your HERS rater that the inspection must be uploaded into the IOU project in the provider registry. Obtain the CF-4R-PV rating certificates for solar projects. Notify your utility of any changes that will affect total energy use.

  8. After Inspections & Verifications. Complete and submit the Request for Payment form by model. The CF-4R uploaded by the HERS rater into the provider registry will be verified by the utility. All inspection documents will be reviewed by the utility to ensure compliance and eligibility for incentive payments. Incentives are paid.

  9. Project Building Design Type. Single-family detached. Duplex. Manufactured housing – managed by a third party. Multi-family attached/Condominium/Apartment– managed by a third party.

  10. Non-Qualifying Facilities. Remodels. Additions. Mobil Homes. Residential Care Facilities. Hotels. Motels. Dormitories.

  11. The baseline for financial incentives is 15% more efficient than the 2008 energy code. • Incentives increase incrementally as the performance of the structure increases. • A calculator is provided in the agreement. CAHP Incentive Rates 2010-2012.

  12. Additional Financial Incentives California ENERGY STAR New Homes – 10% bonus Green Home Certification – 10% bonus Compact Homes – 15% bonus kW reduction (Working Toward Zero Peak Homes) New Solar Homes Partnership (NSHP) Tier II - $1,000, Must install solar Design Team Incentive – currently being reviewed

  13. New Solar Homes Partnership Location: receive service from an IOU. Energy Efficiency: Exceed Title 24 by 15%. We encourage you to exceed Title 24 by 30% along with a 30% improvement in space cooling and achieve Tier II. Tier II must receive electric service from an IOU. Solar PV roof, standard or an option. New Solar Homes Partnership Guidebook – can be downloaded from the CEC website.

  14. Solar Incentives Timeline: The program started in January 2007 and will end in 2016. Purpose: Provide incentives for installing eligible solar electric (photovoltaic) systems on new homes. Goals: 400 MW - $400 Million. Create a self-sustaining market for solar homes where builders incorporate high levels of energy efficiency and solar electric systems Administration: PG&E will accept new applications.

  15. Solar Incentives Incentives are paid one time, up front, based on expected performance levels. Incentive levels decline to zero over 10 years As of 1/22/2009 incentives levels are at Step 1. Market Rate Housing with solar optional, $2.50/watt Market Rate Housing with solar standard, $2.60/watt. Affordable Housing: @$3.50/watt for residences, $3.30/watt for common areas.

  16. Solar Incentives – System Requirements 10 year warranty. Grid connected. 1 kW to 7.5 KW. Third –party field verification

  17. NSHP Guidebook 3rd edition adopted by the CEC on January 27,2010 All new applications must comply with the new guidebook. All projects with valid, reserved applications will comply with the old guidebook. Incomplete pending applications are governed by the old guidebook, but the applicant may opt to complete the reservation process under the new requirements (written request must be submitted to PG&E).

  18. Paperwork Review Application Check List All appropriate documents

  19. Common General Plan Check Errors Wrong building orientation Energy calculations less than program requirements Compliance documents not completed by a Certified Energy Plan Examiner Missing electronic T24 input files - .bld or .mp8

  20. contacts. PG&E (800) 342-7737 (CAHP Single-Family) (800) 342-7457 (CAHP Multi-Family) Lloyd Coker, LLC5@pge.com Brian Silverthorn, HxSF@pge.com newhomes@pge.com Southern California Edison (626) 633-3466 John/Morton@sce.com Southern California Gas Company (866) 563-2637NewHomes@socalgas.com SDG&E® (866) 631-1744NewHomes@sdge.com

  21. Online Resources Pacific Gas & Electric Company: www.pge.com Builder/Developer New Construction Center: (877) 743-7782 www.pge.com/builder New Solar Homes Partnership: www.gosolarcalifornia.com PG&E Energy Efficiency: www.pge.com/newhomes Submit Application Online: www.newsolarhomes.org Solar Customer Contact Center: (877) 743-4112, solar@pge.com Solar Interconnect Hotline: (415) 972-5676

  22. Online Resources Energy Star: www.energystar.gov HERS Providers: CHEERS: www.cheers.org Calcerts: www.calcerts.com California Association of Building Energy Consultants: www.cabec.org Build It Green: www.builditgreen.org U.S. Green Building Council: www.usgbc.org

  23. Online Resources: Finding Solar Installers: www.findsolar.com California Energy Commision: www.consumerenergycenter.org Northern California Solar Energy Association: www.norcalsolar.org California Solar Energy Industry Association: http://calseia.org

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