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California Solar Initiative Update

Stay informed about the latest updates to the California Solar Initiative's Self-Generation Incentive Program, including incentive rates, metering requirements, upcoming events, and more. Check out the website for details.

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California Solar Initiative Update

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  1. California Solar Initiative Update Self-Generation Incentive Program

  2. Content • Incentive Rates, Trigger Tracker • Applications Received • Marketing/Outreach Update • TOU Requirement • Metering Requirements • Phase II CSI 1 Self-Generation Incentive Program

  3. CSI Incentive Rates Incentive structure: • Rebates automatically decline based upon reservations reserved • Higher rebates for non-taxable entities Self-Generation Incentive Program 2

  4. Self-Generation Incentive Program 3 http://www.sgip-ca.com

  5. CSI Applications Received (as of 5/31/07) 4 Self-Generation Incentive Program

  6. CSI Applications Received by Customer Class 5 Self-Generation Incentive Program

  7. Marketing & Outreach Upcoming Solar Events/Workshops: • June 15: CSI Workshop for Solar Installers • Location: Pacific Energy Center, San Francisco • July 9:CSI Workshop for Solar Installers • Location: Pacific Energy Center, San Francisco • August 10:CSI Workshop for Solar Installers • Location: Pacific Energy Center, San Francisco • September 24-27:Solar Power 2007 Convention • Location: Long Beach, CA Watch our web page (pge.com/solar) for more event postings 6 Self-Generation Incentive Program

  8. Time of Use (TOU) Rate Requirements Update • Starting in January 2007, CSI customers are required to take electric service under applicable TOU tariffs • The CPUC is expected to issue a decision on June 7th that would allow customers a choice between TOU and non-TOU rates until more solar-friendly TOU rates are developed • Customers who were required to take service under a TOU tariff will be allowed to switch to a non-TOU tariff and will receive a credit for any difference in charges • The Legislature is working on emergency clean-up legislation that will postpone the mandatory TOU requirement until more solar-friendly rates are developed 7 Self-Generation Incentive Program

  9. Meter Requirements • All Systems Must Have Metering & Performance Monitoring • Meters are separate from utility revenue meters • Must have 5-yrs of performance monitoring service • Subject to certain exemptions (See Table 16 in CSI Handbook) • Meter Costs • Customer must bear all costs for metering and 5 years of data communication and performance monitoring service • Costs not to exceed 1% of system costs for 30kW and below, 0.5% above 30kW (See Table 16 for exemptions) • EPBB vs. PBI Accuracy Requirements • EPBB < 10 kW: +/- 5% accurate (inverter meters allowed) • EPBB > 10 kW & AllPBI: +/- 2% accurate 8 Self-Generation Incentive Program

  10. Meter Requirements • Additional 2% Meter Requirements • Must provide Certificate from manufacturer for accuracy test • Must be capable of recording 15-minute interval data • Must have remote communication capability • All Meters Must Be Listed by CEC • Must state that meter is eligible for 2% requirement • Meter Warranty Requirements • 2007: One-Year Warranty • 2008+: Five-Year Warranty Self-Generation Incentive Program

  11. CSI Handbook 9 Refer to CSI Handbook, Section 2.8 and Appendix B Self-Generation Incentive Program

  12. Meter Data Requirements Two Separate Data Streams: • Performance Data to Customer • Daily, hourly or “real-time” performance data to customer • Data maintained by Performance Monitoring & Reporting Service (PMRS) provider per Handbook requirements • Only PMRS providers listed with the CEC currently eligible • PBI Data to Program Administrator • Monthly kWh produced 15-min. interval data • Submitted via approved “Performance Data Provider” (PDP) • Program Administrators developing PDP requirements • Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) 867 format (proposed) 10 Self-Generation Incentive Program

  13. Meter Installation Options • Customers may contract with utility or qualified 3rd party providers. • Can use any qualified provider for the meter installation, so long as the meter is CEC-approved & installed to NEC and applicable local codes. • We recommend using experienced meter installers for safety & reliability reasons. (See CPUC web site for certified Meter Service Providers) • Customer responsible for installing meter socket for utility-provided meters. • Customers should decide early in the process who will provide meter, MDMA & PMRS services to avoid delays, minimize cost and ensure compatibility. 11 Self-Generation Incentive Program

  14. Meter Requirements Update • Petition to Modify submitted on March 5th (PG&E, SDREO, CalSEIA, PV Now, Vote Solar Initiative, SMA America) • If approved, Petition would modify CSI as follows: • All EPBB customers allowed to use inverter meters. • Remove cost cap for all PBI customers & confirm 2% meter requirement for all PBI, regardless of size. • Remove requirement for PMRS providers to be independent of solar vendors & installers. • Awaiting CPUC action Self-Generation Incentive Program

  15. Meter & PMRS Links • Eligible Equipment, MSP’s, MDMA’s, and PMRS Listings • Eligible Meters – Listed on CEC website: http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/cgi-bin/eligible_meters.cgi • MSP – Listing on CPUC website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/static/energy/electric/electric+markets/metering/msps.htm • MDMA – Listed on CPUC website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/static/energy/electric/electric+markets/metering/mdmas.htm • PMRS – Listed on CEC website: http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/erprebate/monitors+rsp.html 12 Self-Generation Incentive Program

  16. CSI Policy Perspective • CSI Phase II Topics • Affordable Housing/Low Income • Single Family Low Income PD expected in August, 2007 • Multifamily Low Income PD expected by end of 2007 • RDD&D – draft Proposal issued; PD expected by August • Measurement & Evaluation – No action yet • CSI Marketing, Education & Outreach • Interim Ruling issued to allow for activities prior to final Phase II decision; PD expected before end of 2007 • CSI Program Forum – June 29th, Irwindale (SCE) • Non-PV Solar Technologies – PA Proposal submitted June 1 • SDREO Solar Water Heating (SWH) Pilot Program • $3M Pilot Program approved for San Diego area only (July launch) 13 Self-Generation Incentive Program

  17. PG&E Contact Information • Website: www.pge.com/csi • Email Address: solar@pge.com • Contact Person: Program Manager, Telephone: (800) 743-5000 • Fax: (415) 973-8300 • Mailing Address: PG&E Integrated Processing Center California Solar Initiative Program P.O. Box 7265 San Francisco, CA 94120-7265 14 Self-Generation Incentive Program

  18. Website Resources • PG&E Solar Website: www.pge.com/solar • PG&E CSI Website: www.pge.com/csi • CPUC Solar Website: www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov • Locate Solar Installers: www.findsolar.com • CEC PV Eligible Technologies: http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/erprebate/equipment.html 15 Self-Generation Incentive Program

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