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New Solar Homes Partnership

New Solar Homes Partnership. May 2009. Goals of this Webinar. Provide information about incentives available for installing eligible solar systems on new, energy efficient homes Review program requirements, reservation and payment claim process, as well as assist you with the NSHP web tool

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New Solar Homes Partnership

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  1. New Solar Homes Partnership May 2009

  2. Goals of this Webinar • Provide information about incentives available for installing eligible solar systems on new, energy efficient homes • Review program requirements, reservation and payment claim process, as well as assist you with the NSHP web tool • Audience – builders and developers of new homes, buyers of new homes, and solar contractors

  3. Overview • NSHP Program Overview • NSHP Program Requirements • Energy Efficiency/Solar Integration • NSHP Application Process • Reservation Application • Incentive Claim • How to apply online • NSHP web tool

  4. SB 1 CPUC (CA Public Utilities Commission) CEC (California Energy Commission) Existing ResidentialExisting CommercialCommercial New Construction Residential New Construction Existing Low Income 1. California Solar Initiative (CSI) Low Income Solar (LISP) 4. New Solar Homes Partnership (NSHP) 2. Multi-family 3. Single Family Program Administrators Program Administrators Grid Alternatives PG&E SCE SCE BVES PG&E CCSE SDG&E

  5. NSHP Program • Program started January 1, 2007 – 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 • PG&E took over program administration on June 16, 2008 • CEC – Guidebook, NSHP web tool, 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 (CEC PV EPBI calculator) • Decline to zero over 10 years as megawatt goals/triggers are achieved Market Rate Housing • Base Incentive (18 months reservation) • Solar as a Standard Feature (36 months reservation) Affordable Housing • Residential Units (36 months) • Common Area (18 months)

  8. NSHP Requirements • PV system size 1 kW or larger (> 5 kW requires justification) • Sized to offset the end-use consumer on-site electric load • Grid connected with eligible utility • 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

  9. NSHPEERequirements • Energy Efficiency (EE) requirements - • Tier 1: 15% better than current Title - 24 • Tier 2: 35% better than current Title - 24, 40% cooling reduction • Both tiers require appliances offered by builder to be Energy Star (ES) if applicable • Must be completed by CEPE certified T-24 consultant • Aligned with PG&E’s Energy Efficiency Programs • Residential New Construction (RNC) – single family • California Multifamily New Homes (CMFNH) - multifamily • Customers encouraged to participate in both

  10. RNC EE Program Tier 1 SF ($400/$500) MF ($150/$200) 15% better than T-24 ES appliances OR EE Program Tier 2 SF only ($2,000) 35% better than T-24 ES appliances 40% reduction in cooling NSHP Tier 1 Starting at $2.50/watt; $3.50 for affordable housing 15% better than T-24 ES appliances OR NSHP Tier 2 Starting at $2.50/watt; $3.50 for affordable housing 35% better than T-24 ES appliances 40% reduction in cooling Integrating EE & Solar (Cont’d)

  11. NSHP Application Process PG&E Review & CEC approval PG&E Review & CEC approval Payment Claim Form** (NSHP – 2) Reservation Application Form* (NSHP – 1) Incentive Approval Notification Reservation Confirmation Notification Within 30 days Within 30 days • Missing or incorrect information/documents may cause delays • No extensions granted *NSHP – 1 review includes plan check by a 3rd Party **NSHP – 2 review includes field verification by a 3rd Party (HERS rater)

  12. 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) Reservation Application

  13. Reservation Application (Cont’d) • CEC Calculator - EPBI Documentation • CF-1R-PV, Certificate of Compliance - one per system type • Electronic Input File per system type (.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 Documents Specific to Affordable Housing • Regulatory agreement • Maintenance and monitoring plan • Individually metered

  14. 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

  15. CF-1R • Must meet the minimum 15% energy efficiency requirement • One CF-1R per plan type (attach online or mail) • 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 Sample ProjectT-24, CEPE123 Main StreetSan Francisco, CA (415) 555-1212 3.37/7.54 = 44.7% 15.46/34.57 = 44%

  16. Current version of the CEC’s 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 CF-1R-PV

  17. Equipment Purchase Agreement & Installation Contract Contractor Information • 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 Job Site Address Description of Work Installation Dates Total Price

  18. Build-Out Schedule • The approximate dates mentioned are written on the solar retailer/installer’s company letterhead • PV Installation start date • PV Installation completion date • Interconnection date

  19. Applicant information and permit address match that on the NSHP-1 Final permit is for the construction of a new home and not older than 3 years Subdivision map matches list of lots on NSHP - 1 Final Building Permit

  20. System Size Justification • 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 Certified Energy Plans Examiner (CEPE), architect, engineer, or electrical contractor with C-10 license

  21. 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

  22. Documents Specific to 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 • Maintenance and Monitoring Plan • The plan should include activities such as: • Cleaning schedule for the PV array • Periodic checking of all electrical connections • Checking the invertors for instantaneous power • Checking for any tree/plant growth or other obstructions • Individually Metered

  23. Payment Claim Application 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)

  24. NSHP - 2 • One per site/home • Completed with original signatures of: • Payee • Builder/homeowner • Seller of equipment

  25. System Warranty 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

  26. CF-4R • One per site, final • Address matches • Completed and signed by the HERS rater (can be hand filled)

  27. 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)

  28. Final Payment Invoice • Indicate system cost • Indicate final amount paid in full

  29. How to Apply • Visit our website – www.pge.com/nshp • Establish electric service from PG&E • Submit application for Net Energy Metering • Participate in the Energy Efficiency Program for additional incentives –www.pge.com/newhomes • Review NSHP Guidebook • Apply online - www.newsolarhomes.org

  30. NSHP Web tool • Submit NSHP reservation and incentive claim online • Check status on your project • Send messages to program administrator

  31. NSHP Web tool Getting Started • Create account • Sign up • My profile User Screens • Main menu • Associates management • Project management • Message center

  32. Main Menu NSHP Web Tool To access key components regarding your project

  33. NSHP Web Tool • Associates Management To add an associate from Main Menu

  34. Project Management NSHP Web Tool Edit Project Add Project

  35. NSHP Web Tool • Solar Sites After project is created add site – equipment /attachments

  36. NSHP Web Tool • Submit project Submit project for review

  37. NSHP Web Tool • Submit Payment Once reservation is approved and system is operational submit the site for payment

  38. 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 Project has been approved by CEC NSHP Web Tool Project Status

  39. NSHP Web Tool • Message Center To send and search messages regarding your project

  40. Resources • PG&E NSHP Website: www.pge.com/nshp • Mailbox: solar@pge.com • Hotline: 415-973-3480 • Solar Customer Service Center: 1-877-743-4112 • Mailing Address: PG&E Solar and Customer Generation, NSHP PO Box 7433 San Francisco, CA 94120 • State Solar Website: www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov • CEC PV Eligible Technologies: http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/erprebate/equipment.html • Residential New Construction Program - www.pge.com/newhomes 1-800-342-7737

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