Solar Rebate App 4-6-10

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SolarPhotovoltaicRebates

AMPSolarRebateForm,RevisionPublished3/31/2010 Page1of6

RebateLevelsandAvailabilityAlamedaMunicipalPower(AMP)isoffering$4.2millioninrebatesover10years,from2008through2017,insupportofcustomersthatinstallsolarphotovoltaic(PV)systemsthatmeetAMPs

engineeringcriteriaforsysteminterconnection. Residentialandcommercialprojectswithasystem

ratedcapacitysmallerthan50kilowatts(CECAC)areeligibleforanupfrontrebatebasedonthe

systemratedcapacity. Commercialprojectswithasystemratedcapacitygreaterthanorequalto50

kilowattsareeligibleforaperformancebasedincentive(PBI),paidquarterlyover5years,thatis

dependentontheactualoutputofthesystem. Thetablebelowliststherebatelevelfortheupfront

rebateandPBIforeachyearremainingintheprogram.

Forprojects


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SolarPhotovoltaicRebates

AMPSolar

Rebate

Form,

Revision

Published

3/31/2010

Page

2of

6

rebatesmustalsocomplywithStateestablishedstandards,whichincludeoptimumorientationand

tiltofpanels,acceptableshadeanalysisresults,certificationofequipmentandinstallers,andsystem

warranties.In

addition,

all

program

participants

will

be

required

to

undergo

afree

AMP

energy

efficiencyaudit,acceptthetermsandconditionscontainedinAMPsInterconnectionandPurchaseAgreementforNetEnergyMetering,andobtainnecessarybuildingpermitsfromtheCityofAlameda.SpecialConsiderationsOnbehalfofallitscustomers/ratepayerswhoarefundingtherebateprogram,AMPwillretain

ownershipofallrenewableenergycredits(RECs)fromtheelectricitygeneratedduringthefirst10

yearsofasolarsystemsoperation. However,thecustomermaychoosetopurchasetheseRECsfrom

AMPforafixed$60permegawatthour(MWh)duringthe10yearperiod. TheproceedsfromREC

saleswillbeusedtobenefitallAlamedansundertheguidanceofthePublicUtilitiesBoard(PUB),in

areassuchasincreasingthePVrebateamountsbeyondthe$4.2MtargetandenhancingAMPsGreenPortfolio.ThePUBmayalsoimplementalternativepaymentmethodsthatcapturethe$60/MWhREC

valueforallAlamedans.

Onlypermanentlyinstalledsystemsthatareintendedtobeinplaceforthedurationoftheiruseful

lifeareeligibleforAMPssolarPVrebates. APVsystemownermustnotifyAMPatleast60daysprior

toanychangeinownershiporsystemlocationifthechangeoccurswithin10yearsoftheoriginal

interconnection. Ifacustomerreceivesanupfrontrebateforasolarsystemandthenremovesthe

systemwithin10years,thecustomermayinstallthesystemwithin6monthsofremovalatanother

siteinAMPsserviceterritorywithoutforfeitinganyoftherebate. AMPwillconductamandatorysite

inspectionupon

reinstallation.

If

the

customer

does

not

install

the

system

within

6months

of

removalatanothersiteinAMPsserviceterritory,thecustomermustreturntherebatetoAMP

proratedover10years. Forexample,ifthesystemwasinterconnectedfor5years,thecustomer

mustreturnhalfoftheupfrontrebate.


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SolarPVChecklist


Date

CompletedSequentialSteps Notes

1.Energyaudit CallAMPat(510)7483947toschedulerequiredfreeenergyaudit.

2.PVrebateapplication Submit completedrebateapplication2InterconnectionAgreementswithoriginal

signatures

AMPutilitybill

copyofhomeowner'sinsurancepolicy

contractw/installer/systemowner/retailer

copyofsystemwarranty

shadinganalysissystemdrawing

AMPwillreviewapplicationandnotifycustomerand

installerofestimatedrebateifapplicationisapproved.

3.Buildingpermit UponreceivingrebateapprovalfromAMP,obtainbuildingpermitfromCityofAlameda(application

materialsavailableatCityHall). Tocheckstatusof

permitapplication,goto

www.ci.alameda.ca.us/planningandclickonPermit

Manager.

4.Panelinspection Uponreceivingbuildingpermit,callAMPEngineeringat(510)7483996toschedulepreinstallationpanel

inspection.

5.Systeminstallation Constructionmustcommencewithin180daysofrebateapplicationapproval.

6.Electricalinspection Uponcompletionofsystem,callCentralPermitsOfficeat(510)7476830toschedulefinalelectricalinspection.

7.Interconnection ThencallAMPEngineeringat(510)7483996toschedulesysteminterconnection.

8.Rebatecheck AMPwillissuerebatechecktopartyspecifiedonrebateapplication.


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SolarPVRebateApplicationINSTRUCTIONS1. AMPCustomerInformation:Providerequiredcustomerinformation,includingstreetaddresswheresystemwillbe

installed

and

AMP

account

number

for

existing

customers.

2. InstallerInformation:Ifcustomerintendstoinstallthesystem,checkAMPCustomerbox.Ifnot,providerequiredinstallerinformation,includingCalifornialicenseclass(e.g.C10,electricalorC46,solar),andlicensenumber.A

minimum10yearwarrantyisrequiredforallsystems.InstallersmustberegisteredwiththeCaliforniaEnergy

Commission(CEC)tobeeligibleforrebate(listofregisteredinstallersavailableat

www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov/database/searchnew.php).

3. SystemOwnerInformation:ProvidesystemownerinformationifdifferentfromAMPcustomer.4. GeneratingSystem:Itmaybeusefulforthecustomertoreviewthegeneraldiscussionofsystemspecificationsand

installationguidelinesatwww.energy.ca.gov/reports/20010904_50001020.PDF.

a. PVModules:Enterthemanufacturer'sname,modelnumber,wattspermoduleasreportedbytheCEC,andquantityofphotovoltaicmodulesinthesystem.TheCECmaintainsalistofeligiblemodulesandtheirPVUSA

TestConditions(PTC)ratingsonitswebsiteatwww.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov/equipment/pvmodule.html.

b. Inverters:Enter

the

manufacturer's

name,

model

number,

and

efficiency

(as

reported

by

the

CEC)

of

the

inverter(s)inthesystem.TheCECmaintainsalistofeligibleinvertersandtheirefficiencyratingsat

www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov/equipment/inverter.php. Checktheappropriateboxbasedonwhetherornotthe

inverterhasabuiltinperformancemeter.

5. SystemRatedCapacityandEnergyProduction:MultiplythePTCwattspermodule,quantityofmodules,andinverterefficiencyto

calculatethetotalACsystemcapacityuponwhichtherebatewill

bebased. Fillouttheorientationandinclineanglesforthe

installation. Acceptableefficiencyrangesfororientationand

inclinearelistedinthetabletotheright(N/Adenotes

unacceptablecombinations). Enterestimatedenergyproductionin

kilowatthours

and

indicate

calculation

methodology

(e.g.

CSI

EPBB,

PVWatts,orspecifyifother). Thisvalueshouldtakeintoaccountshadingderates.

Slope Flat 4:12 7:12 12:12 21:12

Direction Degrees 0 13 30 45 60

S 180 0.89 0.97 1.00 0.97 0.89

SSE, SSW 158, 203 0.89 0.97 0.99 0.96 N/A

SE, SW 135, 225 0.89 0.96 0.96 0.93 N/A

ESE, WSW 113, 248 0.89 0.92 0.91 N/A N/A

E, W 90, 270 0.89 N/A N/A N/A N/A

6. InstalledSystemCost:Entertotalcostofthesystem,includingequipmentandinstallation,beforerebate.7. Rebate:Ifthesystemratedcapacity(CECACwatts)calculatedinsection5islessthan50kW,multiplythecapacity

bytheupfrontrebateratefortheapplicableyeartocalculatetheexpectedrebate. Ifthesystemratedcapacityis

greaterthanorequalto50kW,multiplytheestimatedannualenergyproductionby5yearsandtheperformance

basedincentive(PBI)fortheapplicableyeartocalculatethetotalexpectedrebate. Checktheboxindicatingto

whomAMPwillpaytherebate.IfnottheAMPcustomer,copiesofcontractswithotherpartiesmustbeprovided.

8. Other:Filloutthedateonwhichtherequiredenergyauditwasperformed. Alsoindicatewhetherornotthe

customerwantstopurchaserenewableenergycredits(RECs)fromAMPforaperiodoftenyears(seepage2).

9. Attachments: Inadditiontothecompletedapplicationform,submitthefollowingdocuments:

a. Copyofallcontractsbetweencustomerandinstaller,systemowner,and/orretailer

b. Copyofinstallerwarranty

c. AMPutilitybillorprintoutofusagefromeCare(existingcustomersonly)

d. TwooriginalsignedcopiesoftheInterconnectionAgreementforNetMetering

e. Shadinganalysis(e.g.www.solarpathfinder.comorsitephotosdepictingnoshading)

f. SystemPVdrawingtobesubmittedwithcitybuildingpermitapplication

g. Copyofcustomershomeownerorbusinessliabilityinsurancepolicycoverage

Uponapprovalofarebateapplication,thecustomerhas180daystoproceedwiththePVinstallation.

AMPSolar

Rebate

Form,

Revision

Published

3/31/2010

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SolarPVRebateApplication1.AMPCustomerInformation (PhysicalSiteofInstallation) Residential Commercial MunicipalName _____________________________________ Email_______________________________________

InstallationAddress_____________________________________________________ Alameda,CA9450__AMPAccount# _______________ Phone _______________________ Fax__________________________

2.InstallerInformation AMPCustomer OtherInstaller(shownbelow)CompanyName ______________________________ ContactName_______________________________

Address_________________________________________________________________________________

Phone _____________________ Fax _____________________ Email______________________________

ContractorClass _______________ License# ___________________ Expires________________________________

InstallerWarranty 10year Other________________________

3.SystemOwnerInformation (ifdifferentfromAMPcustomerabove)CompanyName ______________________________ ContactName_______________________________

Address_________________________________________________________________________________

Phone _____________________ Fax _____________________ Email______________________________

4.PVSystem(seewww.gosolarcalifornia.org/equipment/index.html)ModuleManufacturer ModuleModel# CECDCWatts/Module Quantity

__________________________ _______________________ ________________________ _________

InverterManufacturer InverterModel# Efficiency Quantity

__________________________ _______________________ ________________________ _________

Inverterincludesperformancemeter? Yes No

5.SystemRatedCapacityandEnergyProductionCECDCWatts/Module x QuantityofModules x InverterEfficiency = SystemRatedCapacity

__________________ x ________________ x _______________ = ______________WattsAC

Orientation(between90Eand270W)_______ Tilt/Incline(0to60) ______

EstimatedAnnualEnergyProduction________________kWh/year(includesanyshadederates)

MethodologyUsed EPBB PVWatts Other_________________________________

6.InstalledSystemCostTotalcostofsystem(withoutrebate)$_____________

7.RebateIfthesystemratedcapacityislessthan50kW,thesystemiseligibleforanupfrontrebate:

SystemRatedCapacity x UpfrontRebate

_______________kW x $________/kW

= EstimatedRebate

= $________________

Ifthesystemratedcapacityisgreaterthanorequalto50kW,thesystemiseligibleforaperformance

basedincentive(PBI),paidoutover5yearsonaquarterlybasis,basedonactualmeteredgeneration:

EstimatedAnnualEnergyProduction x 5years x PBI

____________________ kWh/year x 5years x $________/kWh

= EstimatedRebate

= $______________

PayRebateTo: (Ifnotcustomer,copyofcontractswithotherpartiesmustbeprovided)

AMPCustomer Installer SystemOwner Retailer


0.0%

0.0% 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00


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8.OtherEnergyAuditCompletedOn__________________ CustomerPurchaseofRECsfromAMP Yes No

9.Attachments(required)Contractw/Installer/SystemOwner/Retailer CopyofInstallerWarranty AMPUtilityBill

InterconnectionAgreementforNetMetering ShadingAnalysis SystemDrawingCopyofInsurancePolicyCoverage

AGREEMENTEachoftheUndersigneddeclaresunderpenaltyofperjurythat:

1)Informationprovidedinthisformistrueandcorrecttothebestofmyknowledge,

2)ThePVsystemisintendedtooffsetnomorethantheAMPCustomersestimatedloadatthesiteofthe

installation,

3)SiteoftheinstallationislocatedwithinAlamedaMunicipalPowersserviceterritory,

4)Customersintentistooperatethesystematthelistedsiteofinstallationforitsusefullife.

AMPCustomerSignature: ___________________________________________ Date:___________

SystemOwnerSignature: ___________________________________________ Date:___________

(IfdifferentfromCustomer)

Pleasemailordeliveryourrebateapplicationto:Delivery Mail

AlamedaMunicipalPower AlamedaMunicipalPower

SolarElectricRebateProgram SolarElectricRebateProgram

2000GrandStreet P.O.BoxH

Alameda,CA94501 Alameda,CA94501

ForAMPuseonlyEnergyAudit: Date___________

ApplicationReceived: Date___________

ApplicationApproved: By__________________ Date___________

PanelsInspected: By__________________ Date___________

SystemInterconnected: By__________________ Date___________

IASenttoCityAttorney: Date___________

IASignedbyAMP: Date___________

PVRebateCheckIssued: Amount$__________ Date_______________ CheckNo._________


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ALAMEDA FIRE DEPARTMENT

Subject: Solar Photovoltaic Systems Standard

Residential OnlyStandard Number

07-002

Approved By: Fire Chief David Kapler Page 1 of7

Refer To: Fire Marshal Michael Fisher Effective Date:

March 25, 2010

Policy Review Date: Revised Date:March 25, 2010

Fire Prevention Standards

The Alameda Fire Department (AFD) has developed a standard of conditions to ensurefirefighter and public safety for all solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems. The AFD appreciates the

environmental friendly technologic advances these systems bring. However, traditional

firefighting techniques such as roof venting, water extinguishment and fire overhaul will have tobe modified to ensure human safety. Roofs that contain solar arrays will be most difficult forfirefighters to vent. Delayed roof venting may increase the time factor in fire containment

resulting in a greater extent of fire damage overall. Additional roof loading by PV systems may

also cause the roof integrity to be compromised sooner during fire conditions. Conventionalwater extinguishment on roofs with solar PV systems may not be an option for firefighters if the

integrity of any portion of the solar array is threatened, as the risk of accidental electrocution is

greatly increased. Fire overhaul will also be a challenge for firefighters, as broken panels orcompromised solar conduit will remain energized during daylight hours or when illuminated by

lights.

The following conditions will apply to all roof and ground mounted solar PV systems:

1. There will be a minimum of 36 of walking space around the perimeter of solar arrays

installed on roofs.

2. Ground mounted solar arrays will be erected in areas clear of combustible vegetation. A

minimum vegetation clearance or mowed perimeter of 10 shall be maintained.3. All solar conduits, interior or exterior, will be permanently labeled with fade resistant

material as follows: CAUTION Solar PV Wiring May Remain Energized After

Disconnection During Daylight Hours. (See attached signage requirements.)4. Battery storage in enclosed rooms to be mounted a minimum of 24 above floor. If

contained within cabinet, a permanent placard is to be posted.

5. Permanent placard installed on exterior and interior of main electrical panel stating:CAUTION Solar PV System Installed. When Power Disconnected, Solar Panels And

Wiring May Remain Energized During Daylight Hours.

6. All disconnects shall be accessible to fire department and located together when possible.

7. The maximum length or width shall not exceed 100 feet.


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I have read the above safety concerns involved in the installation of a solar PV system and

understand the conditions

Signed by ________________________________ Date ___________________

Print Name_______________________________


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SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEMS

Two forms of signage are required for solar PV systems. Permanently

affixed labels should have a white background with reflective red lettering.

Printed material should resist fading. Size of lettering should be equal to theexample below.

1. Exterior /Interior Conduit Signage:To be installed every 20. For vertical conduit, a minimum of one label

to be affixed at eye level.

CAUTION

Solar PV Wiring May Remain Energized

After Disconnection During Daylight Hours.

2. Exterior/Interior of Electrical Panel Signage:

CAUTION

Solar PV System Installed. When Power Disconnected,

Solar Panels And Wiring In Conduit To Inverter May

Remain Energized During Daylight Hours.

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