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AgendaCalifornia Solar Initiative Program Forum
• Welcome & Introductions• CSI Program Update - Statistics• CSI Budget Status• Non-Residential Wait List Process• CSI Program Handbook Updates• Regulatory Updates• Q&A• Lunch• M&O Update• M&E Update• RD&D Program Update• Low Income Update• Q&A• Break• CSI Thermal Update• CSI Thermal Q&A• Closing Comments and Adjourn
California Solar Initiative Statistics
Melicia CharlesCPUC
Garen GrigoryanPG&E
Achieved 49% of capacity goals through 2010 (CEC AC) Installed Projects account for 24% (438MW) Pending Projects account for 25% (415MW)
Expected Incentives for Installed/Pending $1.435 Billion Received Projects account for 2% (37MW)
2010 Applications Received 466 MW (+187% LY)$558MM (+97% LY)
~23K projects (+61% LY)
2010 Applications Installed 153 MW (+14% LY)$231MM (-14% LY)
~17K projects (+29% LY)
CSI Stats
CSI Statistics
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Solar Contractor Stats: Highest Capacity (MW)
Ranking Solar Contractor Ave $/w Ave System Size (kW)Total CSI Projects
CompletedTotal MW in
Completed Projects
1SunPower Corporation, Systems $ 7.69 406.21 90 36.56
2 Team-Solar, Inc. $ 8.33 302.58 99 29.96
3 REC Solar, Inc. $ 8.49 8.73 3111 27.15
4 SPG Solar, Inc. $ 8.67 36.21 565 20.46
5 SolarCity $ 10.46 5.60 3392 19.00
6Chevron Energy Solutions, Inc. $ 10.65 319.10 47 15.00
7 Akeena Solar, Inc. $ 8.93 5.54 1767 9.79
8 BP Solar International, Inc. $ 8.23 426.60 21 8.96
9 Conergy Projects, Inc. $ 8.42 144.76 50 7.24
10 Borrego Solar Systems, Inc. $ 9.41 10.89 595 6.48
Notes: Table only includes installers with 10 or more installations and only includes completed projects (projects in Pending Payment, Completed, or PBI In Payment status in PowerClerk). Data as of 1/19/11.
CSI Statistics
Solar Contractor Stats: Most Completed Projects
Ranking Solar Contractor Ave $/w Ave System Size (kW)Total CSI Projects
CompletedTotal MW in
Completed Projects
1 SolarCity $ 10.46 5.602 3392 19.00
2 REC Solar, Inc. $ 8.49 8.728 3111 27.15
3 Akeena Solar, Inc. $ 8.93 5.541 1767 9.79
4REgrid Power, Inc. DBA Real Goods Solar $ 8.22 5.277 813 4.29
5 Stout & Burg Electric, Inc. $ 14.56 2.068 654 1.35
6 Borrego Solar Systems, Inc. $ 9.41 10.889 595 6.48
7Self-Install (Same as Host Customer) $ 6.86 5.325 582 3.10
8 SPG Solar, Inc. $ 8.67 36.208 565 20.46
9Sungate Energy Solutions, Inc. $ 16.45 1.472 538 0.79
10 Verengo $ 8.23 4.162 510 2.12
Notes: Table only includes installers with 10 or more installations and only includes completed projects (projects in Pending Payment, Completed, or PBI In Payment status in PowerClerk). Data as of 1/19/11.
CSI Statistics
Solar Contractor Stats: Highest $/Watt
Ranking Solar Contractor Ave $/wAve System Size
(kW)Total CSI Projects
CompletedTotal MW in
Completed Projects
1 Tesla Solar $ 17.48 6.70 11 0.07
2 JP Solar, Inc $ 17.41 4.75 11 0.05
3Sungate Energy Solutions, Inc. $ 16.45 1.47 538 0.79
4Pacific Home Remodeling, Inc. $ 14.99 2.18 102 0.22
5 Robert's Solar $ 14.85 3.12 24 0.07
6All Seasons Roofing & Solar Services $ 14.76 4.22 14 0.06
7Stout & Burg Electric, Inc. $ 14.56 2.07 654 1.35
8Radiant Solar Technology $ 14.23 5.17 19 0.10
9 Greene Electrical $ 13.90 1.86 34 0.06
10Galkos Construction Inc. $ 13.60 2.02 152 0.31
Notes: Table only includes installers with 10 or more installations and only includes completed projects (projects in Pending Payment, Completed, or PBI In Payment status in PowerClerk). Data as of 1/19/11.
CSI Statistics
Solar Contractor Stats: Lowest $/Watt
Ranking Solar Contractor Ave $/wAve System Size
(kW)Total CSI Projects
CompletedTotal MW in
Completed Projects
1 Elite Solar $ 5.16 8.58 13 0.11
2Donald P Dick Air Conditioning $ 6.14 4.97 11 0.05
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Valley Energy Construction dba Solar Universe $ 6.38 7.08 18 0.13
4McFerrin and Company dba California Solar $ 6.61 5.12 19 0.10
5Northern Pacific Power Systems Inc $ 6.65 6.02 13 0.08
6 Horizon Solar Power $ 6.66 6.55 14 0.09
7 Smart Energy Systems $ 6.79 4.68 19 0.09
8 Cosmic Solar Inc. $ 6.80 6.12 43 0.26
9 Hi-Tech Solar $ 6.80 4.73 11 0.05
10 CMCO Electric & Solar $ 6.84 8.02 12 0.10
Notes: Table only includes installers with 10 or more installations and only includes completed projects (projects in Pending Payment, Completed, or PBI In Payment status in PowerClerk). Data as of 1/19/11.
CSI Statistics
California Solar Statistics Website Demo
California Solar Initiative Budget Status
Garen GrigoryanPG&E
CSI Quarterly Budget Update
Weekly Budget Report
California Solar Initiative Non- Residential Wait List
Process
Katrina MortonCCSE
CCSE Non-Residential• Applicable for all projects received after October 8, 2010• Number of Wait List projects as of 1/18/2011 – 54• Total MW – 4.26 MW• Total Incentive $ - $3.85 million• www.energycenter.org/apply
PG&E Non-Residential• Applicable for all projects received after December 23, 2010• Number of Wait List projects as of 1/19/2011 – 74• Total MW – 11.49 MW• Total Incentive $ - $6.95 million• www.pge.com/csi → Click “What’s New”
Current Wait List Status
CSI Non-Residential Wait List Process
CSI Non-Residential Wait List Process
Wait List Process Flow
CSI Non-Residential Wait List Process
• RRF and supporting documentation must be complete to be added to wait list
• Application Fees will be invoiced after funds for the project become available
• System size increases for Reserved or Confirmed Projects will not be incentivized
• System Owner sector changes from Commercial to Gov’t/Non-Profit will be allowed only before the project has been Confirmed.
• A project on the wait list is not eligible for a CSI incentive if the solar system has been interconnected for more than 12 months.
Wait List Requirements & Rules
CSI Non-Residential Wait List Process
California Solar Initiative Handbook Update
Kim NgoPG&E
CSI GM Proposed Handbook Changes
CSI Handbook Update
December 3rd, 2010 Proposed Changes Include:
• Mandatory One-Step Application Process
• Application Fees must be submitted within 14 days of invoicing
• Reducing “cure” time from 20 days to 14 days
• RES-BCT (AB 2466)
• AB 2724
• RFP requirement removed for gov’t/non-profit and public entities
CSI GM Proposed Handbook Changes
CSI Handbook Update
January 18th, 2011 Proposed Changes Include:
• Details of CSI Program Budget
• Mechanisms to Forecast Remaining Budget Funds
• Expended Budget Guidelines
• Wait List Procedures
• System Increases
• Policy on System Ownership Changes
California Solar Initiative Regulatory Update
James LoewenCPUC
• Is part of the CPUC’s CSI/DG Rulemaking (R.10-05-004)• Staff Proposal issued on July 26,2009• Parties filed comments on the individual items, recommending, high,
medium, or low prioritization• On November 9, 2010 the Assigned Commissioner issued a Scoping
Ruling• The Commission is now considering these issues• Parties have filed comments on these issues• A Proposed Decision is expected in the next couple months
Staff Proposal for CSI Program Modifications:
CSI Regulatory Update
• Net Energy Metering, VNM, Billing Transfer Credits• General Market Program Administration Procedures• Measurement and Evaluation• Marketing and Outreach• Low Income Programs• Program Budgets and Rate Collections
Commission now considering these issues:
CSI Regulatory Update
Q&A
California Solar Initiative Program Forum
Lunch Break
California Solar Initiative Program Forum
California Solar Initiative 2011 Marketing & Outreach Strategies
CSI Consumer Guide
Go Solar, California! Monthly e-Newsletter
For Consumers Stronger Buying Decisions: Calculators Finance Info Contracting Energy ManagementConsumer Satisfaction: Consumer protection System Performance & Maintenance
For Professionals Quality: Application Quality Design & Installation Quality Educational Intensives Best PracticesService/Support: Promote Consumer Info/Demand Sales & Marketing Resources
For the Market Costs: Robust Data Reporting “Moving to $1/Watt”Sustainability: Regional Market Barriers Workforce Development Regulatory Transparency
California Solar Initiative 2011 Marketing & Outreach Strategy
California Solar Initiative 2011 Marketing & Outreach Strategy
CCSE’s 2011 strategy is to address regional solar market barriers through…
• Outreach: Permitting agencies, real estate agents, lenders
• Solar Finance Education: Educating lenders and consumers
• Energy Efficiency & Solar: Integrated demand-side management
• Consumer Protection: Watchdog groups, industry & business associations
California Solar Initiative 2011 Marketing & Outreach Strategy
Key Tactics
Training & Education: Solar for Homeowners part 1 & 2 implementing bid comparison form Online Training: For contractors and homeowners who can’t attend at the center Marketing Collateral: Bid comparison form, case studies and workshop direct mail calendarDirect Mail and Digital Direct Mail: To promote workshops to new audiencesRadio Tags: To promote workshops to new audiencesInteractive Outreach: Web based solar tool kit of resources and links plus social media to promote workshopsAlliances & Co-Promotions: Host focus groups and join associations for outreach to stakeholders
PG&E’s 2011 Strategy:
• Improve consumer understanding of the process and options for going solar, meet expectations of solar system performance and address post-installation matters.
• Engage with the solar industry to facilitate market improvements that reduce barriers to solar adoption.
California Solar Initiative 2011 Marketing & Outreach Strategy
California Solar Initiative 2011 Marketing & Outreach Strategy
Key tactics:• Education and training classes for consumers, contractors and industry • Consumer tools and resources
• Solar Welcome Kits• Billing Tutorials• Solar Analysis Tool• Safety and Maintenance Guide• Financial Resource Center (online)• Contractor Resource Center (online)
• Social media marketing• YouTube videos• Facebook/Twitter updates
• Industry engagement• Permitting, Safety and Maintenance Forums• Organization memberships• Event sponsorships
California Solar Initiative 2011 Marketing & Outreach Strategy
SCE’s 2011 Strategy:
Continued outreach to all customer segments to increase participation in CSI program
Provide more intensive education, tools and resources to solar contractors to improve the quality of applications received.
California Solar Initiative 2011 Marketing & Outreach Strategy
Key tacticsBundled marketing communication using IDSM approach
• CSI Message Integration with Edison SmartConnect™• Bill Onsert Messaging• Monthly newsletter to nonresidential customers
Solar Energy Management Success Stories (case studies)Event Sponsorships & Tradeshows
• Solar Power International, World Ag Expo, West Coast Energy Management Congress, local Earth Day events, Mobile Education Unit
Education & Training• Contractors, Homeowners, Solar Fairs, Nonresidential Customers, Financing
Media Opportunities• Targeted print promoting classes, Solar Energy Awareness Month• Multimedia effort including Eye On Green campaign• Social media
Feedback:Questi ons, comments & suggesti ons
California Solar Initiative 2011 Marketing & Outreach Strategy
California Solar Initiative Measurement &
Evaluation Update
Daniel HopperSCE
• To measure and document effects of the CSI program on the solar market
• To evaluate how the program is functioning and provide recommendations for improvement
California Solar Initiative Measurement & Evaluation Update
Goals of CSI Measurement & Evaluation
• 2007 through 2009 Impact Evaluations– Estimates of energy and environmental impacts of CSI systems
• NEM and CSI Cost-Effectiveness Study (2010)– Analyzes the cost-effectiveness of California’s investment in solar
• CSI Process Evaluations (2009-2010)– Evaluates how well the PAs in administer the CSI
• Solar Metering Study (2009)– Market analysis of solar system performance meters
California Solar Initiative Measurement & Evaluation Update
CSI M&E Studies
• CSI-funded projects generated 390,000 MWh of electricity – Enough energy to power 66,000 homes for a year– Reduced CO2 emissions by an estimated 180,136 tons
• the equivalent of taking 31,000 cars off the road• Substantial increase in the proportion of 3rd party-owned to customer-
owned over previous years• Customer survey of barriers and motivations for going solar • Characterization of interactions between solar systems and EE actions
California Solar Initiative Measurement & Evaluation
2009 Impact Evaluation Summary of Findings
Program Evaluation Reports are available at the“Go Solar California” website
http://www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov/under
“Resources” “CSI Program Documents”
California Solar Initiative Measurement & Evaluation Update
• On-going and Future Research– Solar Market Transformation Study
• Overcoming existing market barriers• Identifying and addressing potential long-term
issues in the solar market– 2010 Impact Evaluation Study
California Solar Initiative Measurement & Evaluation Update
We want to hear your solar market research ideas or needs!!!
Dan Hopper, [email protected]
James Loewen, [email protected]
California Solar Initiative Measurement & Evaluation Update
California Solar Initiative RD&D Program
Neal ReardonCPUC
• The US Department of Energy and California PUC are partnering to support research aimed at better integrating high levels of solar energy into the grid
• Both the DOE and CPUC issued RFPs focused on grid-integration; they have co-funded three research grants and individually funded three grants each
• On March 1st and 2nd, the DOE and CPUC will hold a High Penetration Solar Forum at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego
• The purpose of this forum is to present research foci and preliminary findings– Principal investigators will present preliminary findings of research and hold Q&A session– Target audience: utility planners, CAISO schedulers, grid engineers, scientists, energy professionals
• Visit the High Penetration Solar Portal to sign up to receive e-mail updates and information about both DOE/CPUC collaborative efforts and the High Penetration Solar Forum: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/high_pen/
Collaboration with U.S. Department of EnergyHigh-Penetration Solar Forum March 1st and 2nd
CSI RD&D Program
California Solar Initiative MASH Update
Robert ChanPG&E
MASH Update
MASH Snapshot for January 2011
MASH Statewide Snapshot for January 2011Completed 36
Completed Capacity (MW) 2.168
Reserved 253
Reserved Capacity (MW) 16.275
Under Review 29
Under Review Capacity (MW) 2.351Waitlisted 56
Waitlisted Capacity (MW) 4.412
MASH Update
MASH Program Statistics
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MASH Program Statistics
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Increasing Incentives for Sold Out MASH Track 1 • Reallocation of Track 2 Incentives• Adjust program funds between SASH and MASH• Reduce Track 1A and 1B Incentives• MASH project access to CSI General Market Funds• Remove 2 yr occupancy requirement
MASH Update
OIR PHASE I MASH Items
Decision Expected end of Q1 2011
• Jan-Mar 2011 4th Cycle Track 2 Postponed
• MASH PA’s requested postponement of Track 2 cycle as a result of the Scoping Memo
• On January 4, 2011, Commission postpones cycle until April 29, 2011
MASH Update
MASH Updates
California Solar Initiative SASH Update
Stan GreschnerGRID Alternatives
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• SASH Program Manager• Non-profit 501(c)(3) organization• Licensed solar electrical contractor• Installation model centered around workforce
development
To empower communities in need by providing renewable energy and energy efficiency services, equipment, and training.
GRID Alternatives
Background Information: Mission
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• GRID has 5 regional offices serving all IOU territories Oakland: serves greater Bay area/N. California
Carson: serves greater L.A. Fresno: serves Central Valley San Diego: serves San Diego area San Luis Obispo: serves Central Coast
• 2 additional offices opening by mid-2011
GRID Alternatives
Background Information: Locations
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• Higher incentives than general market CSI Program
• Energy Efficiency • Workforce Development• Volunteers and Community Engagement
GRID Alternatives
Background Information: A Comprehensive Low-Income Solar Program
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SASH Update
SASH Applications per Quarter
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Application Status
Number of ApplicationsTotal kW, (CEC-AC)
Total Incentives,
PG&E SCE SDG&E Totals $ millionsSTEP 1:
143 162 20 325 812.5* $4.88*Applications under review
STEP 2: Confirmed Applications/Reservations 63 65 16 144 444.8 $2.87 STEP 3: Completed/Installed 171 96 64 331 841.55 $5.53
SASH Update
GRID Alternatives: SASH Applications by Status and Service Territory (thru Q4 of 2010)
57Annual targets are cumulative
SASH Update
SASH Application Targets: Incentives & Capacity
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CONTACT:Stanley GreschnerDirector – SASH Program
3833 Manila AvenueOakland, CA 94609Ph: 510-652-4730 ext. 322Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Web: www.gridalternatives.org/sash
SASH Update
California Solar Initiative Thermal
Nick StimmelPacific Gas and Electric Co
• Program Overview• Program Statistics• Common application mistakes• Proposed Handbook changes• Non-residential electric• Future CPUC workshops• Q&A
CSI Thermal Agenda
Program Overview
• California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE)– For gas or electric water heating customers of San
Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) territory
• Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)– For gas or electric water heating customers of PG&E
territory
• Southern California Edison (SCE)– For electric water heating customers of SCE territory
• Southern California Gas Company (SCG)– For gas water heating customers of SCG territory
CSI Thermal Program Overview
CSI Thermal Program Administrators (PAs)
• May 1st: Single-family residential program launch
• October 8th: Multi-family/commercial launch
• Contractors must complete the CSI-Thermal Program Workshop for eligibility
• 245 Registered contractors
• Applications completed and tracked at www.csithermal.com
CSI Thermal Program Overview
Gas ElectricStep Customer Class $/Therm
displacedMax
Incentive
1 Residential $12.82 $1875
Commercial/Multifamily
$500,000
2 Residential $10.26 $1,500
Commercial/Multifamily
$500,000
3 Residential $7.69 $1,125
Commercial/Multifamily
$500,000
4 Residential $4.70 $687.50
Commercial/Multifamily
$500,000
Step Customer Class*
$/kWh displaced
Max Incentive
1 Residential $0.37 $1263
Commercial/Multifamily
$250,000
2 Residential $0.30 $1,025
Commercial/Multifamily
$250,000
3 Residential $0.22 $750
Commercial/Multifamily
$250,000
4 Residential $0.14 $475
Commercial/Multifamily
$250,000
www.csithermal.com/calculator
CSI Thermal Program Overview
Incentive Step Structure
CSI Thermal Program Statisticswww.csithermal.com/public_export
As of January 19th, 2011
CSI Thermal Program Statistics
Received Applications: Gas
0102030405060708090
CCSE PGE SCG Total
Residential
Commerical/Multi-family
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CSI Thermal Program Statistics
Received Applications: Electric
0102030405060708090
CCSE PGE SCE Total
Residential
Commerical/Multi-family
Total
Average Incentive Amount: -Residential: $1,460 -Commercial/Multi-family: $15,347
CSI Thermal Program Statistics
Paid Applications: Gas
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Residential
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Average Incentive Amount: -Residential: $974
CSI Thermal Program Statistics
Paid Applications: Electric
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Track the remaining incentive step dollar amounts for each PA at:www.csithermal.com/tracker
CSI Thermal Incentive Tracker
CSI Thermal Common Application Mistakes
• Incorrect documents attached• Host Customer vs. System Owner• System sizing justification (Residential)• Tilt, Azimuth, Shading measurements• Missing signatures• One vs. Two Tanks• Meter number: Gas or Electric
CSI Thermal Common Mistakes
CSI Thermal Proposed Handbook Changes
• Residential tank substitutions– Solar Storage Tank– Auxiliary Tank Substitution (tankless only)
• Metering– Accuracy Requirements– Process for creating a commercial load profile– Proof of meter calibration document (>250kWth)
http://www.pge.com/nots/rates/tariffs/tm2/pdf/GAS_3184-G.pdf
CSI Thermal Proposed Handbook Changes
Proposed Changes:
CSI Thermal: Commercial Electric
• Senate Bill (SB) 1 authorized the Electric portion of CSI-Thermal Program
• Up to $100.8 million of total CSI funds to be used for solar thermal technologies
• Electric CSI-Thermal projects count towards Step 10 of the CSI Program
• CSI-Thermal Gas incentives not affected by CSI Program
CSI Thermal Background
• Both CCSE’s and PG&E’s CSI Non-residential incentives have been exhausted
• Therefore, CSI-Thermal Commercial Electric incentives are also exhausted for CCSE and PG&E
• Decision 06-12-033 provides details on the CSI budget
• Shared waitlist with CSI for new applications • Residential electric incentives are still available
CSI Thermal Exhausted Non-Residential Incentives
CSI Thermal Future CPUC Workshops
Q&A
California Solar Initiative Program Forum