1. Bridging State Policy to Local Implementation
Chris Bradt, Senior Program Manager
Contra Costa Climate Leaders
March 8, 2018

2. MISSION
To provide exceptional services, programs, and tools that encourage the intelligent use of energy
VALUES
Team—we employ exceptional people and foster a culture of collaboration and safety across our enterprise
Relationships—we forge strong personal connections with our clients to deliver the solutions that best fit their needs
Integrity—we conduct business in a transparent manner and deliver precise, comprehensive, and unbiased information
Planet—we are committed to environmental stewardship
VISION
Preserving resources for current and future generations

3. Discussion Outline State and Local Goals and Policies
Financial Incentives
Programs and Resources
Timing and Sequencing
Local Opportunities

4. State and Local Goals and Policies
Clean Energy
 Renewable Portfolio Standard
Zero Net Energy
 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards
Economic Development and Sustainable Communities
 Community Development Plans, Climate Action Plans, Resiliency Plans

5. Financial Incentives for Solar PV
What’s no longer available
CSI (California Solar Initiative) & MASH (Multifamily Affordable Solar Housing) rebates
CREBs & QECBs (Clean Renewable Energy & Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds)
What won’t work for PV
CAEATFA/CHEEF (California Advanced Energy and Alternative Transportation Finance Authority / California Hub for Energy Efficiency Financing)
On-Bill Pilots for Single Family, Multifamily, and Small Businesses

7. Financial Incentives for Solar PV
What will work for municipal buildings
Tax exempt bonds and credit options
CHEEF On-Bill Non-Residential Pilot Launching 2018/2019
Loans, Leases, Energy Service Agreements, Equipment Finance Agreements
70%+ must be distributed generation, energy efficiency, or demand response
Contact CAEATFA with interest: (916)
Precedent in other states for local utility tariffed on-bill programs
PSNH used Pay As You Save® model for municipal energy projects

8. Financial Incentives for Solar PV
What will work for residential and commercial buildings
PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) Assessments
Unsecured Financing Products
My own reroof ($15K) and solar project ($18K pre FITC):
Financed monthly payment post FITC: 3% over 12 yrs
Electric savings $ /mo
Net cost: $120/mo (over 12 yrs, that’s ~$17K, essentially the cost of my roof)

9. Programs and Resources
Municipal Programs
BayREN Municipal ZNE Technical Assistance
No cost zero net energy (ZNE) engineering analysis
Helps design teams to identify ZNE efficiency opportunities
Focuses on municipal buildings already funded for construction
BayREN ZNE TA analysis on impact of efficiency upgrades on PV system size for Richmond municipal project

10. Programs and Resources
Residential Programs
BayREN Energy Advisor -
Now single family, commercial later this year
Free no obligation service to help with questions like:
Have you already addressed efficiency to lower electric usage?
Is the home going to need to a new roof anytime soon?
Do you plan to add electric load in the near future (electric vehicle, hot tub, second AC unit)?
SmartSolar & EnergySage -
Online quotes from multiple, pre-screened installers
Compare offers in an apples-to-apples way

11. Timing and Sequencing Policies
Net energy metering (NEM) – credit for energy your PV sends to the grid
Systems connected to grid today qualify for NEM 2.0
California Public Utilities Commission to consider NEM 3.0 in 2019
Federal Income Tax Credit (FITC)
30% of qualifying system costs through 2019
Drops to 26% in 2020 and then 22% in 2021
Construction
“Reduce before you produce” still results in lower project costs, or…
Allows additional/other electric loads with the same roof space

12. Local Opportunities
Install PV now when you know the economics work… … through they probably still will under NEM 3.0 and a lower FITC Lobby CAEATFA/CHEEF to launch Municipal PV On-Bill pathway… … and then use it Prepare builders and buyers of new homes for a PV… … and maybe ZNE future Which brings us back to…

13. 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards
Tensions for ZNE
PV is cost effective offset to electricity
Grid harmonization & summer peak production
Major shifts for residential low rise new construction
Requires PV or community solar/renewable systems
PV generation sized to meet annual electric load of mixed fuel home
Prescriptive path approved for heat pump water heaters
Performance path requires Energy Design Rating with Solar

15. Thank you Chris Bradt, Senior Program Manager