The Program Administrator has observed a trend in data inconsistency between Part II project application data and documentation submitted to the Generation Attribute Tracking System (“GATS”) Registry. Non-matching information will result in a Need Info request that delays application review and approval, and Approved Vendors are advised to ensure accurate, consistent information is provided on project applications and to the GATS registry. Here are a few items to check before submitting a Part II application:
- GATS Standing Order – The GATS ID on the application must clearly correspond to GATS ID provided on the application.
- The ‘Proof of Irrevocable Transfer’ uploaded as a Part II document must represent the project registered to the GATS ID noted in Part II Section 2 of the application.T
- he ‘Standing Order’ must align with the contracting utility noted on the application.
- Projects are required to provide ‘proof of having initiated an irrevocable Standing Order’ which can be modeled with a status of ‘Pending’ or ‘Approved.’‘
- Standing Orders’ must have a ‘Certificate %’ of 100% and be marked as ‘Irrevocable.’
- GATS Registry Details – In coordination with GATS, the Program Administrator has enhanced their review of the GATS project data against the project application. The address associated with the ‘Standing Order’ must align with the ‘Project Location’ provided on the application.
- The ‘System Characteristics’ detailed in the GATS Registry must align exactly with the array details provided in the Part II application. Each characteristic is confirmed by the Program Administrator: System size, module quantity, module size, tilt, orientation, and array type.
- The AC size is not required in GATS; however, if the AC size is listed in the registry, it cannot differ from the AC size listed on the application.