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CSI Advice Filings and Program Improvements

This agenda outlines pending and future advice filings related to the California Solar Initiative (CSI) and emphasizes program improvements in energy efficiency. Key topics include adherence to the California Energy Commission (CEC) guidelines under Senate Bill 1 (SB1), encouraging optimal solar system performance and energy efficiency enhancements. Upcoming webinars, events, and stakeholder outreach initiatives will support these improvements. The goal is to create a paperless application process, ease of business, and clarity in program requirements while aligning with legislative mandates.

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CSI Advice Filings and Program Improvements

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  1. CSI Advice Filings and Program Improvements

  2. Agenda • Pending Advice Filing • Future Advice Filing • Q&A • Upcoming Webinars and Events

  3. PG&E’s Integrated Approach Energy Efficiency Reduce Energy Use Neutralize Energy Use Renewable Power Supply Solar & Wind Climate Smart

  4. Pending Advice Filing

  5. CEC Guideline Requirements • What is it? • California Energy Commissions (CEC) guidelines for solar incentive programs in California • Known as Senate Bill 1 (SB1) • Goals • High quality solar systems that promote highest energy production per ratepayer dollar • Optimal system performance during peak demand periods • Appropriate energy efficiency (EE) improvements where solar systems are installed • Filed Advice Letter (AL) on March 2nd, Implement by July 1st

  6. Effect of CEC Guidelines on CSI • Additional EE Measures • Disclosure agreement (Res and Non-res) • Commitment agreement (Non-Res over 100,00 sq/ft - EPBB) • Retrocommissioning for benchmark rating < 75 • Over 15% of Title 24 Standards (New Construction Non-Res) • Field Verification Measures • Shading Measurements • Major corners not more than 40 ft apart • New testing method for modules and inverters • Must be CEC listed • Inverter integrated meters must be tested to ±5% • Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NREL) • No Calculator Changes

  7. Status of CEC Guidelines on CSI • Waiting for CPUC approval • Program Administrators (PAs) working to finalize forms and agreements • PA outreach to industry before implementation

  8. Future Advice Filing(Program Improvements)

  9. Future CSI Improvements Goal: • Create a paperless process and improve processing efficiency • Incorporate further program improvements for ease of business • Further clarify CSI program requirements • PAs looking to file AL for CSI Handbookchanges by mid May

  10. Removal Of… • Original signature requirement • Copy, scan, or fax ok • Utility bill • System description worksheet • Questions to be added to Reservation Request Form • AB1407 • Incorporate language into CSI Handbook • Project Cost Affidavit • Incorporate into Incentive Claim Form • Project Cost Breakdown Worksheet • Incorporate into Incentive Claim Form • Executed PMRS documentation

  11. Program Improvements… • Allow for 1-Step application process • Interconnected customers only • Lengthen Commercial expiration date to 18 months • Remove Demand Response requirement • Allow three 180 day extensions for schools • Legislative mandate • Add CSLB suspension process • Add Fraud Section • Add hinge release language to meet code

  12. Clarify… • CSI Handbook • Program Section and Technical Section • “Solar Contractor” vs. “Installer” • Incentive sector determined by customer tariff schedule

  13. Questions and Answers

  14. Upcoming PG&E Webinars • The California Solar Initiative (CSI) and Non-PV: May 5th • Solar for the Entrepreneur: May 8th • Solar for the Entrepreneur: May 11th • Your Path to Energy Savings-Residential New Construction: May 12th • Your Path to Energy Savings-Existing Residential/Small Commercial: May 13th • New Solar Homes Partnership (NSHP) Program: May 19th

  15. Related Upcoming Events Industry Events • SolarTech CalSEIA Summit brought by PG&E – “Accelerating the Solar Economy” May 6th and 7th Featuring Governor Schwarzenegger Ticket and Registration Information – www.calsolarsummit.org • Solar Sonoma County Energy Efficiency and Solar Fair June 20th Finley Center, Santa Rosa Free to the public! Additional Information – www.solarsonomacounty.org

  16. Helpful Links • Solar Classes and Webinars:www.pge.com/solareducation www.pge.com/solarclasses • To be informed on CSI Policy Updates:http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/energy/Solar/080220_BecomingPartyCSIProceeding.htm • Program Questions: Solar@pge.com

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