New Solar Homes Partnership Program Maggie Dimitrova Pacific Gas and Electric Company October 5 th, 2009
2 Agenda Program Overview Energy Efficiency & Solar Application Process Reservation Incentive Claim NSHP Web Tool
SB 1 CPUC (CA Public Utilities Commission) CEC (California Energy Commission) 3 Existing Residential Existing Commercial Commercial New Construction 1. California Solar Initiative (CSI) Existing Low Income Low Income Solar (LISP) Residential New Construction 4. New Solar Homes Partnership (NSHP) 2. Multi-family 3. Single Family Program Administrators Grid Alternatives Program Administrators PG&E SCE CCSE PG&E SCE SDG&E BVES
4 NSHP Program Program started January 1, 2007 December 31, 2016 Purpose Provide incentives and support activities for installing eligible solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on new homes Statewide Goals Create a self-sustaining market for solar homes where builders incorporate high levels of energy efficiency and high performing solar systems 400 MW; $400 million budget
5 NSHP Administration Program Administrators PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, and BVES PG&E took over the program administration on June 16, 2008 Processing only new reservations The CEC Guidebook, NSHP web tool, CEC PV Calculator, marketing & outreach
6 NSHP Eligibility Who? Builders, developers, and custom home owners What? Market segment - residential new construction Custom and production homes Single and multifamily buildings Market rated and affordable housing
7 NSHP Incentive Structure Incentives One time, up-front, expected performance based incentives (EPBI) Decline to zero over 10 years as megawatt goals are achieved Market Rate Housing Base Incentive Solar as a Standard Feature Affordable Housing Residential Units Common Area
8 NSHP Requirements PV system size 1 kw AC or larger (> 5 kw requires justification) Sized to offset the end-use consumer on-site electric load Incentive based on the estimated performance of the system and calculated using the CEC PV EPBI calculator Building must achieve energy efficiency beyond current Title 24 Grid connected with eligible utility
9 NSHP Requirements New, certified system components listed on the CEC s eligible equipment list Ten year warranty on system components & labor Third-party field verification of energy efficiency measures and PV system (HERS rater) Equipment seller must be registered with the CEC
10 NSHP Energy Efficiency Requirement Building energy efficiency (EE) 15% better than current Title 24 Energy Star (ES) appliances Aligned with the Residential New Construction (RNC) and California Multifamily New Homes (CMFNH) Programs Incentives for both EE measures and PV system Smaller investment in solar Ease of access and reduced paperwork
11 Energy Efficiency & Solar EE Program Tier 1 RNC ($400/$500) CMFNH ($150/$200) 15% better than T-24 ES appliances OR EE Program Tier 2 RNC only ($2,000) 35% better than T-24 40% reduction in cooling ES appliances NSHP Tier 1 $2.50 or $2.60/watt $3.30 or $3.50/watt 15% better than T-24 ES appliances NSHP Tier 2 OR $2.50 or $2.60/watt $3.30 or $3.50/watt 35% better than T-2 40% reduction in cooling ES appliances
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13 Before you Apply Establish electric service from PG&E Submit application for Net Energy Metering Participate in PG&E s Energy Efficiency Program for additional incentives Review NSHP Guidebook
14 NSHP Process Reservation Application Form* (NSHP 1) PG&E Review & CEC approval Within 30 days Reservation Confirmation Notification Payment Claim Form** (NSHP 2) PG&E Review & CEC approval Within 30 days Incentive Approval Notification Missing or incorrect information/documents may cause delays No extensions granted *NSHP 1 review includes plan check by 3 rd Party agency **NSHP 2 review includes field verification by 3 rd Party HERS rater
15 Reservation Required Documents - NSHP 1 Reservation Application Form Energy efficiency documentation CF-1R, Certificate of Compliance - one per plan type Electronic input file per plan type (.BLD or.mp7) Construction plan set Floor plan with elevations, mechanical, plumbing and electrical sheets Site plan with North Arrow List of lots and addresses (subdivisions) Manufacturer equipment specification sheets including ES appliances for each plan (may be required)
16 Reservation (Cont d) EPBI Documentation CF-1R-PV, Certificate of Compliance - one per system type Electronic Input File (.emf and.her) Equipment purchase agreement & Installation labor contract Build-out schedule for PV system Building permit or final subdivision map System size justification (over 5 kw) Payee data record (STD-204)
17 NSHP - 1 Completed NSHP -1 (attach online or mail-in) Signed by Builder/home owner Retailer Original signatures not required Payee specified HERS Rater indicated
18 Sample Project T-24, CEPE 123 Main Street San Francisco, CA (415) 555-1212 CF-1R Must meet the minimum 15% EE requirement One CF-1R per plan type Completed and signed by a CEPE Completed using latest T-24 software version Electronic input files per plan.mp7 or.bld Climate zone should match CF-1R- PV Project name and address should match NSHP-1 3.37/7.54 = 44.7% 15.46/34.57 = 44%
19 CF-1R-PV Current version of the CEC PV calculator One CF-1R-PV per system type Electronic input files per system (.HER and.emf) Date of the hard copy and.her and.emf files should be the same Project address matches that on the NSHP-1 Climate zone matches that on the CF- 1R Equipment matches that on the equipment purchase agreement Signed by Homeowner /builder Documentation author
20 Contractor Information Job Site Address Equipment Purchase Agreement & Installation Contract Name, address and license number of the company performing the system installations Seller must be registered with CEC Contractor should be CSLB licensed A, B, C10, or 46 Address and equipment should match CF- 1R-PV and building permit Total equipment and installation price of the PV system Payment terms Description of work How to file a complaint Cancellation language Any legal notices Signed by both parties owner and seller Installation Dates Total Price Description of Work
21 Build-Out Schedule The approximate dates are written on the solar retailer/installer s company letterhead PV Installation start date PV Installation completion date Interconnection date
22 Building Permit Applicant information and permit address match that on the NSHP-1 Subdivision map matches list of lots on NSHP - 1
23 System Size Justification Letter For systems larger than 5 kw Justifies that the expected energy consumption of the home will not exceed 100% of the home s energy usage Written and signed by a CEPE, architect, engineer, or electrical contractor with C-10 license
24 Payee Data Record STD - 204 The information on the STD-204 matches the information of the designated payee on the NSHP-1 Signed by Payee
25 Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement List project and number of residential units subject to affordability requirements Identify the applicable affordability requirements Expressly limit residency in the affordable units to persons with low income as identified by the Health and Safely Codes
26 Affordable Housing (Cont d) Maintenance and Monitoring Plan to include activities such as: Cleaning schedule for the PV array Periodic checking of all electrical connections Checking the inverters for instantaneous power Checking for any tree/plant growth or other obstructions Individually Metered
27 Payment Claim Required Documents - NSHP 2 Payment Claim Form NSHP 3-10 year warranty Certificate of field verification & diagnostic testing Energy Efficiency - CF-4R one per home PV system - CF-4R-PV one per system New CF-1R-PV and input files if equipment changes Final invoice Final solar building permit (pulled internally) Permission to operate (pulled internally)
28 NSHP - 2 One per site/home Completed with original signatures of: Payee Builder/homeowner Seller of equipment
System Warranty 29 NSHP - 3 Has equipment specifications that match the NSHP-2 and final invoice Site address matches NSHP-2 and interconnection letter 10 years warranty coverage on equipment and installation If only system installation is covered, 10-year manufacturer warranty for the equipment must be provided Lists contact information of the warrantor and is signed
30 CF-4R One per site, final Address matches Completed and signed by the HERS rater (can be hand filled)
31 CF-4R-PV One per PV system, final Matches CF-1R-PV or new CF-1R-PV Consistent with NSHP 3 Completed and signed by the HERS rater (generated from HERS registry)
32 Final Payment Invoice Indicate system cost Indicate final amount paid in full
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34 NSHP Web tool Submit NSHP reservation and incentive claim online Check status on your project Send messages to program administrator Rebate levels
35 NSHP Web tool Getting Started Create account My profile User Screens Main menu Associates management Project management Message center
36 NSHP Web Tool Main Menu To access key components regarding your project
37 NSHP Web Tool Associates Management To add an associate from Main Menu
38 NSHP Web Tool Project Management Add Project Edit Project
39 NSHP Web Tool Solar Sites After project is created add site equipment /attachments
40 NSHP Web Tool Submit project Submit project for review
41 NSHP Web Tool Submit Payment Submit the site for payment
42 NSHP Web Tool Message Center Send and search messages regarding your project
43 NSHP Web Tool Project Status Project/Site needs to be completed in order to submit Project/site is complete and ready to be submitted Project/Site submitted to the Utility but has not been reviewed Project/Site is under review by the Utility and CEC Missing documents/inconsistent information Project has been approved by the CEC
44 Resources PG&E NSHP Website: www.pge.com/nshp Email: solar@pge.com Phone: 415-973-3480 Mailing Address: PG&E Solar and Customer Generation, NSHP PO Box 7433 San Francisco, CA 94120 Solar Customers Service Center: 1-877-743-4112 Residential New Construction Program: 1-800-342-7737 State Solar Website: www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov