Self-Generation Incentive Program

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1 Self-Generation Incentive Program The Application Process June 25, 2002 Dean Heatherington Steve Knaebel Sara Birmingham

2 General Program Information: Is sometimes confused with the CEC program Best place to get information our web site Best program resource is the handbook Call us with questions Changes are still being made to the program All program information is available on line, except the brochure Regular meeting with the other Program Administrations (SCE, SDG&E, SDREO & CPUC, CEC) 2

3 How the Program is Funded: From PG&E s general operating fund (not the State) Expenses booked to a memorandum account Rate recovery through a future Rate Adjustment Proceeding at the end of the rate freeze Recovery dependent upon PG&E s management of the program 3

4 Process Overview: 3. Applicant Submits Proof of Project Advancement Information & Signed 1. Applicant Contract Completes & Submits Reservation Request Form. 5. Applicant Installs Equipment & then Submits Claim Form. 4. Upon Approval of Project Advancement Information, Program Administrator sends Reservation Confirmation & Claim Form to Applicant. 7. Incentive Paid. 6. Program Administrator Inspects Site. 2. Upon Approval of Reservation Request, Program Administrator Sends Conditional Reservation Notice Letter and Self -Generation Incentive Program Contract to Applicant. 4

5 Reservation Request Form (Application) 5

6 Helpful Hints For a Successful Reservation Request Form Use the most up to date Reservation Request Form (check web site) Complete the application as required using the instructions provided on our web site Fill out completely and legible Avoid applying prematurely Decision on system specifications Internal approval 6

7 Helpful Hints For a Successful Reservation Request Form (continued) Need signed original copy (inked) Provide a written project summary Provide all required attachments: Proof of Utility Service System Sizing Calculation Project Cost Breakdown (optional but recommended) Waste Heat Recovery Calculation/Justification (level 2& 3) Power Factor (PF) Specifications (level 3) 7

8 For a Successful Reservation Request Form (continued) Don t send duplicate applications for the same project (different equipment) Don t send in applications to both the CEC program and ours (totaling more than the maximum incentive payment allowed under this program) Helpful Hints 8

9 Helpful Hints Meeting the Proof of Project Advancement Send in all required information at one time Air Pollution Permitting Application Electrical Interconnection Application Signed Purchase Order Revised Sizing or Efficiency Calculations Self-Generation Incentive Program Contract(s) Proof of Insurance (Applicant & Host) Project Cost Breakdown 9

10 Meeting the Proof of Project Advancement (continued) Helpful Hints Separate applications and processes are required for electric interconnection (Rule 21 or E-Net) and gas interconnection if needed Get a head start on insurance certificates (Applicant & Host) Provide all documentation prior to 90 day deadline 10

11 Reservation Confirmation and Incentive Claim Form 11

12 Helpful Hints Reservation Confirmation and Incentive Claim Form: All level 2 & 3 projects must be reviewed and approved by Alternative Energy Systems Consulting (AESC) before we will send the Reservation Confirmation and Incentive Claim Form Proof of payment is required (copies of canceled checks) 12

13 Helpful Hints Reservation Confirmation and Incentive Claim Form: (continued) Need copies of all required permits Need proof of Interconnection (letter from PG&E) Need final air quality permit (if applicable) Final invoice (signed by applicant & Host Customer) 13

14 Program Extensions: Must follow Handbook requirements Reservation Request Form. 30 days to submit all required information if needed Project Advancement Milestone date. Can request an extension if the delay was something beyond the applicants immediate control Note: A request to change the expiration date of the reservation will be limited to 90 calendar days of additional time. Any requests made within 30 days of the reservation expiration date shall include an explanation of why a more timely request was not possible under the circumstances (section 4.4.5) 14

15 Our Internal Process: Log in and assign an application. Number and a reviewer Application information entered into State- Wide Database If needed contact the customer for additional information Send Conditional Reservation Request letter & program contract (1 year & 90- day project milestone date begins) 15

16 Our Internal Process (continued) Receive signed contract, and other supporting documentation log in as received Review information, if needed contact customer for additional information If needed send waste heat information to vendor (AESC) Send out letter and Incentive Claim Form Receive signed Incentive Claim Form log it to our system 16

17 Our Internal Process (continued): Schedule site inspection (outside consultant) Receive inspection report log in Schedule second inspection if necessary Request check Present check to the customer 17

18 Sample Project: Completed Application (included in your package) 18

19 Program Contact Information: Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PG&E) Web Site: Telephone, Program Hotline (415) , Fax: (415) Mailing Address: Self-Generation Incentive Program P.O. Box Mail Code B29R San Francisco, CA

20 Pacific Gas and Electric Company Program Managers: Dean Heatherington (415) Steve Knaebel (415) Project Manager: Sara Birmingham (415)

21 Other Program Contacts: San Diego Regional Energy Office Website: Telephone: (619) Southern California Edison Web Site Address: Telephone: Southern California Gas Company Web Site Address: Telephone: GAS

22 Other Questions? 22