Program REC Quantity Calculations are calculated using the AC system sizes and output
The PVWatts® capacity factor is calculated automatically by the Portal using PVWatts Version 8. Approved Vendors have the option to use an alternative capacity factor, which may be larger than the PVWatts capacity factor; alternative capacity factor calculations should be based on AC system sizes and output. Custom calculations outside of market norms may face […]
Transferring information from PT I to PT II applications can be impacted by Need Infos
When an AV begins a Part II application, an autofill prompt “Does this system still match the information submitted in Part 1?” will appear in each section (1–4). As a reminder, changes made by the Program Administrator during any Part I Need Info cure are not automatically carried over to the Part II application. AVs […]
Section 3 of the Part II application will be compared to Part II installer information
In Section 3 of the Part II application, the ICC Docket Number provided for the question, “ICC Docket Number for the Certification of the DG Installer Record,” will be compared to the Part II installer information. ICC Docket Numbers must be entered in the following format is PXXXX-XXXX. Discrepancies between the installer and the ICC […]
Systems containing a battery require a battery schematic diagram which must be included with the project’s Part II application as a stand-alone document at the time of submission.
The Program reviews every battery schematic to verify it demonstrates that the system shall be electrically connected in a manner that ensures non-solar generated electricity used to charge the battery is not metered as solar generated power. Applications containing a battery take longer to process compared to systems without a battery as schematics require an […]
When providing a photograph of a string inverter, only showing the Inverter Manufacturer/Make will cause Need Info delays.
A photograph must clearly show the inverter manufacturer/make and include the model number. This can be shown through the inverter information panel of the physical inverter, or can be shown through a monitoring platform’s details page showing the inverter model. If more than one string inverter is used, evidence of each inverter model is required.
Applications for a distributed renewable energy generation projects must submit an affidavit attesting that the project is not affiliated with any other project.
For purposes of determining colocation, an AV who submits an application for a distributed renewable energy generation project shall be required to submit an affidavit attesting that the project is not affiliated with any other distributed renewable energy generation project such that, if the 2 projects were deemed colocated, the projects would exceed the 5,000 […]
Projects applying for the Small DG Customer-Owned REC Adder must confirm on both the Disclosure Form and in Part I of the application
Projects which are eligible and applying for the Small DG Customer-Owned REC Adder will need to identified as such on both the Disclosure Form and in Part I Section 2 of the application. REC Adder response discrepancies between the Disclosure Form and application will result in Need Info delays.
Reminder: AVs must ensure applications are brought into compliance with new Program Year requirements
As a reminder, any applications that were not batched in Program Year 2025-26 have been moved back into In Progress status. These applications will not be processed until the AV has brought the application into compliance with Program Year 2026-27 requirements, resubmitted, and batched the application.
Application Tips & Tricks – Ways to Prevent Need Info Request Resulting in Application Delays
Applications Noting Microinverters or “N/A” in Place of the Solar Production Meter Will Face Need Info Request Delays
The Program Administrator has observed an uptick in metering Need Info requests due to a pattern of microinverters being listed as the meter in Part II Section 4 Equipment Details. For example, Enphase IQ8PLUS-72-M-US microinverters are not designed to track solar production. Applications noting microinverters or “N/A” in place of the solar production meter will […]