Feed-in Tariff Workshop & Networking Event LABC & Council District 9 January 9, 2014

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1 Feed-in Tariff Workshop & Networking Event LABC & Council District 9 January 9,

2 LADWP Solar Programs Solar Incentive Program 97 MW installed and $233 million incentives paid Feed-in Tariff Program (150 MW by end of 2016) FiT Demonstration Program (May 17, 2012) 100 MW Set Pricing Program (February 1, 2013) 50 MW of local solar from Bundled Solar RFP (RFP July 2013) Utility Built Solar Program 22 MW of LADWP built solar currently operating Evaluating in-basin and out-of-basin opportunities Large-Scale Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) Board recently approved two solar PPA 210 & 250 MW Evaluating additional solar proposals (250 MW, 100 MW & 60 MW) 1

3 LADWP Solar Programs 2

4 Feed in Tariff vs. Net Metering (Solar Incentive Program) Net Metered System Feed in Tariff System 3

5 Purpose of a Feed-in Tariff Program Create an additional solar power funding mechanism to complement the Solar Incentive Program Satisfy SB 1332 (successor to SB 32) Encourage distributed electrical generation from renewable resources close to load centers Balance renewable portfolio for reliability via geographic and technology diversity Stimulate local jobs & economic development LADWP Feed in Tariff Program Objectives 4

6 Program Components FiT 150 FiT 100 FiT MW In- Basin 4 MW Owens Valley All In-Basin Bundled to Beacon Solar Project 5

7 Program Highlights 150 MW installed by MW allocation every 6 months (4 MW small & 16 MW medium & large) Accepted on a first come, first served basis Lottery drawing if oversubscribed 30 kw to 3 MW eligible renewable projects within LADWP service territory 18 months to achieve commercial operation One project per legal parcel Up to a 20 year fixed-price contract term Price table posted on FiT Website 6

8 Participation Process Find a Site Rooftop Parking Lot Open Land Site Control Owner Leasing Determine Size of System (min 30 kw) FiT Lottery Drawing Complete FiT Application & Business Forms Development Team Developer Installer Financing Complete Interconnection Study Sign Contracts (SOPPA & IA) Build Project (18 months) 7

9 Participation Fees 8

10 Program Status First 20 MW offered on February 1, 2013 at 17 cents/kwh Second 20 MW allocation offered on July 1, 2013 at 16 cents/kwh Third allocation anticipated at 15 cents / kwh 9

11 Program Status Reserved Project Categories Breakdown 1 st Allocation 22 Commercial 7 Warehouses 5 Industrial 4 Multifamily 6 Open Space 1 Parking Lot 15 Other/Unlisted Reserved Project Categories Breakdown 2 nd Allocation 43 Commercial 2 Warehouses 7 Industrial 3 Multifamily 5 Open Space 4 Government / Non Profit 10

12 100 MW Set Pricing Program In-Basin projects north of 10 Freeway 11

13 100 MW Set Pricing Program In-Basin projects south of 10 Freeway 12

14 100 MW Set Pricing Program Application & Queue Management Conducting Technical & Integration review of applications Canceling non responsive applicants Interconnection Process Average interconnection cost: o o $138/kW for large projects $219/kW for small projects Interconnection Studies o Conducting Studies on 69 projects Contract Execution Provide guidance on SOPPA and IA execution 13

15 Applications Processing Status 14

16 Lessons Learned Application Process Automate communications with applicants Hold firm to deadlines (10 business days to cure deficiencies) Interconnection Study Process Start watching for high penetration on circuits Applicants should be responsive to service planning inquiries Contracts Execution Simplify City Business Compliance Forms Provide templates and samples Certificate of Incumbency, Business Tax Certificate for out of state entities and insurance 15

17 Upcoming Events / Dates Jan 2014 Feb 4, 2014 Feb 2014 Q Guidelines Updates & Refinements Recommend Guideline Revisions to Board Launch Third 20 MW Allocation Execute Contracts for FiT50 LADWP Feed in Tariff Schedule Contact us at FiT@ladwp.com or (213)