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Mimi Frusha, Renewable Funding October 14, 2008. Agenda. Program Process Key Dates Information & Eligibility On-line Application & Payment Request. Pilot Program Process. Pilot Key Dates. Information Needed. Valid Email Address
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Mimi Frusha, Renewable Funding October 14, 2008
Agenda • Program Process • Key Dates • Information & Eligibility • On-line Application & Payment Request
Information Needed • Valid Email Address • Name of Property Owner(s) and Address as Appears on Property Title • Name, Date and Initial Bid Amount from Qualified Solar Installer • Debit or Credit Card Information to submit reservation fee
Eligibility • Property must be located in the City of Berkeley • Applicant to the FIRST Program must be an owner on the property title • All owners on the property title must agree to the terms of the program • Before requesting funding, property owner must ensure that their property meets the City’s RECO/CECO • Property owners must participate in the California Solar Initiative Rebate program and use a qualified installer
Property Qualification Screen • property owners listed on the application are the owners on the property title as shown in the County’s real property records • there are no notices of default (mortgage, property taxes, or any other type) within the past 3 years or since ownership • there are no tax liens as the result of a failure to pay taxes in excess of $500 within the past 3 years or since ownership
Property Qualification (Cont.) • property owners are on current on all property taxes over the past two years or since ownership • there are no current mechanic or other involuntary liens in excess of $1000
Required Documentation • Signed and notarized Unanimous Consent Approval, by which the property owner will annex the benefited property to the Special Tax District • Signed Information Verification Form • Signed Program Terms, which includes authorization to release PG&E and CSI information
Required Documentation (Cont.) • Signed final electrical permit inspection from the City's Building Department • Final invoice from their solar installer • Copy of the California Solar Initiative Confirmed Reservation Notice Letter with CSI Reservation #
Next Steps • Ensure you are familiar with the application timeline, key dates and program details (i.e.: RECO/CECO) • Make sure you have your initial bid • Apply promptly as there are 5 slots per a district, 40 total slots
BerkeleyFIRST Application Site www.berkeleyfirst.renewfund.com
Renewable Funding develops and delivers innovative solutions for renewable energy and energy efficiency financing. tel 510.451.7900 fax 510.451.7904 mimi@renewfund.com www.renewfund.com Contacts