Program Help Guides and Application Tips

As energy storage becomes increasingly more common as an add-on to solar projects, Approved Vendors should correctly note battery backup components in Part I and Part II applications. Part I – In January 2025, a new field was added to Distributed Generation Disclosure Forms asking “Will project include a battery

Part I Section 6 of the DG project application includes a text field for Approved Vendors to explain variances between the Utility Account Holder and the Property Owner. AVs may now use this field to explain variances in project addresses as well. For example, the physical project location address might

If the project installer has changed between Part I and Part II, please review all of the installer’s contact information, qualified person, and ICC certification details before submission. Noting this change in the Part II ‘Overview Comments’ could help avoid additional Need Info requests about documentation discrepancies which can delay

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,

It’s critical to select the correct interconnecting utility when completing a Part I project application. Selecting the incorrect utility will lead to a Need Info request that will delay project application review and approval. Similarly, selecting the wrong utility on the Disclosure Form will require a new signed Disclosure Form

For Part I Small DG project applications, Approved Vendors should ensure that specific array details match between application response submissions and information provided via site maps, including information on azimuth, tilt, and number of modules. Non-matching information between application responses and site maps can lead to a Need Info request,