1. Elizabeth Hutchison February 26, 2016
This event will begin at 10 am New Solar Homes Partnership Program Overview of Renewable Energy Division Funding Programs
Hello and welcome to the Overview of Renewable Energy Division Funding Programs. My name is Elizabeth Hutchison and I will be giving an overview of the New Solar Homes Partnership program.
Elizabeth Hutchison
February 26, 2016

2. Agenda Purpose Background Statistics Conclusion
Here is our agenda for this presentation.

3. Agenda Purpose Background Statistics Conclusion
We are going to start with the purpose of our program.

4. Purpose Senate Bill 1 (SB 1, Murray, 2006) goals:
3,000 MW of installed DG solar PV capacity
Self-sufficient solar industry
Solar installed on 50% of new homes
NSHP-specific goals:
360 MW of installed solar PV capacity
PV on highly efficient residential construction
In 2006, Senate Bill 1 was signed, creating the statewide solar program known as the California Solar Initiative, and directed implementation from the CPUC and the Energy Commission.
The main goals of the CSI program are to :
Install 3000 MW of Distributed Generation
Establish a self-sufficient solar industry.
Enable solar energy systems to become a mainstream option, We always equate this to something like granite countertops. Where new home buyers will have an option to add or upgrade solar systems to their purchase.
And the goal of placing solar energy systems on 50% of new homes.
For NSHP specifically…..the program goals were more focused on new homes and consisted of:
360 MW of installed DG on new home construction…AND
Ensure High-performance solar systems on energy efficient homes
NSHP staff verifies these standards through a variety of methods like maintaining an eligible equipment list and relying on third-party field testing for the Energy Efficiency measures.

5. Agenda Purpose Background Statistics Conclusion
Next I’m going to talk about some program background and requirements

6. Background What is our program about?
Open to all ratepayers in IOU electric service territory
Encourages the installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems on new energy efficient residential construction
One-time upfront incentive based on the expected performance of the system
Applicants can either be a homeowner or builder/developer
NSHP offers incentives to all ratepayers in the IOU electric service territories. As shown on the map this includes PG&E, SCE, SDG&E and BVES.
Our program combines both photovoltaic system installations with the construction of highly efficient residential buildings.
Participants receive a one time financial incentive based on the expected performance of the system and the efficiency of the new home.
For this program, the applicant must be either the homeowner or builder/developer.

7. The Basic Process This is the basic NSHP process.
First, the applicant (which is either the homeowner or builder) submits their application online through the web tool application.
Energy commission staff will review and if all documents complete, they may approve the applicant’s project and the incentive is reserved.
Next, the applicant will have their PV system and Energy efficiency measures installed on their new home, which will be verified by a third party.
The building department must finalize the solar permit, then the applicant can apply for interconnection.
At this point, the applicant can submit their payment claim application through the web tool .
Once energy commission staff reviews and approves, the incentive will be paid.

8. Incentive Structure Market Rate Affordable Housing Code Tier I Tier II
Reserved volume
(MW-AC)
$2.25
$2.50
$2.60
55.3
$2.00
$2.35
N/A
$1.75 5
$1.50 10
$1.25 15
$1.00 35
$0.75 50
$0.50 60
$0.35 65
$0.25 72
Code
Res Unit
Reserved volume
(MW-AC)
$3.25
$3.50
3.3
$2.90
$3.15
N/A
$2.55
0.25
$2.20
0.5
$1.85
0.75
$1.50
3.5
$1.15
5.0
$0.80
$1.25
6.0
$0.55
$1.00
6.5
$0.35
$0.75
7.2
Here’s our incentive structure.
As megawatt targets are achieved, the incentive levels decline
Incentives are limited to the first 7.5 kW AC per unit
Currently we are at Market Rate level 8 and Affordable Housing level 6 as shown in green

9. Project Types Project Type Criteria Large Development
Development of 6+ homes and solar on at least 50%
Small Development/Solar NOT Standard
Less than 6 homes or solar on less than 50% of project
Custom Home
Single site project
Common Area
Nonresidential portion of residential development (solar load must benefit residents)
Affordable Housing
At least 20% of homes/units restricted income
VNM
Any project qualifying for virtual net-metering
Here are the different project types that are eligible to participate in the NSHP program.
We have Large developments, small developments, solar Not as standard, custom homes, Common areas which include any nonresidential structure that is intended for the sole use of the residents. This can include a pool house, community center, laundry facilities, hallway lighting etc.
Affordable housing projects must have at least 20% of their units specified as low income
We also allow virtual net metered projects.
VNM: Allow energy produced by the solar system to be credited to individual tenants and/or common area utility accounts

10. Spotlight: Mutual Housing at Spring Lake
62 affordable residential units in Woodland, CA
Community center
Nation’s first 100% zero net energy (ZNE) rental community
Size: 184 kW Incentive: $384,742
Here’s a look at one of our affordable housing projects that was built in Woodland, CA. This virtually net metered solar energy system served the 62 affordable residential units as well as their common areas which include a computer lab, playground and community room.
This was the Nation’s first 100% zero net energy rental community.
The solar system was 184kW and received an NSHP incentive for $384,742.
ZNE: a building with zero net energy consumption. The total amount of energy used by the building of an annual basis is roughly equal to the amount of renewable energy created on the site
Photo Credit: California Energy Commission

11. Agenda Purpose Background Statistics Conclusion
Next on the agenda I will provide some program statistics

12. Number of Applications
NSHP Program Totals
Number of Applications
Number of Systems
Dollars (Millions)
MW (AC)
Under Review
200
6,644
Reserved
908
25,106
92.3
81.1
Installed
2,421*
21,557
141.8
67.3
Total
3,529
53,307
234.1
148.4
This was pulled from the GoSolar web site and we update these monthly. As of February 5th, we had 200 applications under review totaling 6644 systems.
We have 908 applications reserved, which equals over systems, totaling 92.3 million dollars and 81.1 MW.
Installed so far is 2421 applications equaling 21,557 systems and million dollars and 67.3 MW.
Since we have a goal of installing 360 MW, there’s still quite a large opportunity to receive funding for installing these solar energy systems on new residential construction.
Source: Go Solar California as of 2/5/2016

13. Completed Affordable Housing Projects
Since the beginning of the program:
6.22 MW installed in affordable housing projects
Installed systems have received $19.1 million in incentives
To place a spotlight on the affordable housing portion of our program:
-6.22 MW of affordable housing systems has been installed, which is 9.2% of all installed NSHP capacity
- $19.1 mil has been paid towards affordable housing projects, which is 13.5% of all funding disbursed

14. Affordable Housing Capacity Installed by Region
Here is a chart showing where the majority of the affordable housing projects are taking place. We see 54% in northern CA, 26% in Southern California and 20% in the central valley
Valley: Central Valley region
North: Everything above San Luis Obispo area, excludes Valley
South: San Luis Obispo and everything south, excluding valley

15. Funding Reserved
- Amount of funding reserved each year for affordable housing projects (in millions)
There was an upward trend in the amount reserved from the start of the program up until Reduction in funding through past couple years could be attributed to incentive level decline.

16. System Capacity Reserved
This graph is showing the MW reserved for affordable housing projects each year
This shows a fairly consistent trend.
Depending on the type of project you have, smaller projects receive an 18 month reservation period while larger projects receive a 36 month reservation period. During this period, which begins when your application is approved, we hold your incentive while you build your project.
Also, the reserved capacity for a project may change during the course of the project because the system actually installed may be different than the system you may have thought you were installing when you initially submitted your reservation application.
The small amount reserved in 2014 could probably be attributed to a backlog in which some projects weren’t approved until 2015

17. Available Funding Dollars (millions) MW (AC) Available Funding 51.2
Under Review
19.3
23.2
Remaining Funding
31.9
Here is our available funding as of February 5th, We have 51.2 million dollars available, but with 19.3 million under review, that leaves us with 31.9 million in remaining funding.
Source: Go Solar California as of 2/5/2016

18. Agenda
Purpose
Background
Statistics
Conclusion

19. Conclusion
Changes to the program occur through new editions of the Guidebook
This requires public notice and opportunities for comments from the public
New Guidebook editions are generally followed by public workshops to help stakeholders with education outreach
In Conclusion, we are always trying to find ways to streamline our program requirements in order for applicants to ease through this program. Changes to the program occur through new editions of the guidebook.
This requires public notice and gives opportunities for the public to submit comments on our proposed changes
Once new guidebooks are adopted, staff generally puts on public workshops to help educate stakeholders and applicants on the new changes to the program

20. Stay Informed
More information about NSHP:
Submit applications online at:
Energy Commission Web Site:

21. Contact Information
Brett Arriaga, NSHP Program Lead (916) Renewables Call Center (916)