Exact Project Values and Rounding in Project Applications
Whenever possible, values for project details should be exact and consistent across the Program Portal, documentation, and applicable registries. For portal fields that do not allow for decimals, AVs should round to the nearest available value. Rounding down – Digits 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 round down to the nearest applicable value. All digits that are […]
Application Tips and Tricks – Certified Transcripts of Payroll
Certified Transcripts of Payroll (CTPs) are required at the Part II application to demonstrate that Prevailing Wage was paid appropriately.
Application Tips & Tricks – Distributed Generation Project Application Checklist
To avoid common errors, inconsistencies, or omissions in Part I and Part II for Distributed Generation project applications, the Program provides a DG Project Application Checklist to assist stakeholders. Please see the current Program Guidebook for full application requirements. Stakeholders needing assistance or who have questions are encouraged to visit the Program website to access help guides and/or contact the Program Administrator.
Application Tips & Tricks – Cure Texts Indicating Cure of Current ‘Need Info’ Requests
During the Need Info request resolution process, an AV may receive an email notification stating “We confirm the current Need Info request(s) have been cured. We will let you know if we need anything further.” This is confirmation that current requests have been cured. However, quality assurance checks may uncover additional requests. In these cases, the existing Need Info request thread will be re-opened to address additional requests. Please […]
Application Tips & Tricks – Ensure correct interconnection dates on the Part I application
Part I Section 6 of the project application includes a text field for “Final Interconnection Approval Date (Actual or Estimated).” If the system will be interconnected in the future, please estimate the date of interconnection. If the system has already been built and interconnected, please use the interconnection date provided by the EDC on the Permission to Operate or […]
Application Tips and Tricks – Ensure accurate and complete Disclosure Form signatures
As a reminder, it is never permissible for an AV to electronically sign a Disclosure Form on behalf of a customer. For documents that are signed electronically, it’s critical to include both the fully executed document, as well as the signature tracking page when uploading to the Portal or emailing the Program Administrator. Additionally, the […]
Application Tips and Tricks – Requirement to Note Expansions to Systems Already Under REC Contract
AVs are required to indicate if a project is an expansion to a system that is already under a REC Contract on the application in Part I, Section 2. Expansions to an existing system that is part of the Program must be marked on the application in Part I, Section 2 in Project Details under […]
Application Tips and Tricks – Sufficient Documentation for Battery Schematics
If a system contains a battery, a battery schematic diagram must be included when submitting the Part II application. The detailed schematic must show that either only solar-generated power can be used to charge the battery, the battery’s output does not run through the meter used to measure solar output, or that a password-protected software […]
Application Tips and Tricks – Proof of Interconnection for Large DG Applications
Large DG applications (including EEC and Public Schools) must include Proof of Interconnection as evidence of an agreement with the utility for future interconnection, or proof that interconnection has already taken place.Proof of Interconnection must show the interconnection address, through but not limited to: An Interconnection Agreement signed by both the interconnection customer and the interconnecting utility prior to the date […]
Application Tips and Tricks – Ensure the uploaded site map matches that described in Part I, Section 4 of the Part I application
For example, a site map showing three arrays containing five, five, and 15 modules, respectively, versus Part I, Section 4 of the application indicating three arrays containing five, seven, and 13 modules, respectively, is an example of a discrepancy that would lead to a Need Info request and delay application approval. If the site map lists array […]