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PA Sunshine Annual Installer Conference July 7, 2011 10:00AM-12:00PM Agenda Welcome/Introductions Program summary Typical Size and kW Costs from PA Sunshine Discussion: PA Sunshine Guideline Revisions Eligibility Installer Requirements Application Procedure Removal or Suspension Funding Amount (approx $8 million remains) Inspections and Reporting PA Sunshine Program Project Completion Form PA Sunshine Program Project Form Annual Meter Report Public Comments/Q&A/Further Discussion Adjourn Program Summary IREC’s 2010 solar market report data has PA marked 6th in the nation for PV installs in 2010 with a growth rate of 947% The PA Sunshine program is specifically recognized as the reason for this Top 10 States: Ranked by Grid-Connected PV Capacity Installed in 2010 2010 Rank by State 2010 (MW) 2009 (MW) 9-10% Change 2010 Market Share 2009 Rank 1. California 252.0 213.7 18% 28% 1 2. New Jersey 132.4 57.3 131% 15% 2 3. Nevada 68.3 2.5 2598% 8% 15 4. Arizona 63.6 21.1 201% 7% 5 5. Colorado 62.0 23.4 165% 7% 4 6. Pennsylvania 46.5 4.4 947% 5% 13 7. New Mexico 40.9 1.4 2815% 5% 20 8. Florida 34.8 35.7 -2% 4% 3 9. North Carolina 28.7 6.6 332% 3% 10 10. Texas 25.9 4.2 517% 3% 14 Summary Report as of 7/5/2011 • See Handout Typical Size and kW Costs from PA Sunshine as of 7/5/11 Residential typical size is 7.7 kw Small business is 29.14 kw Median cost for residential is 5.38 $/watt Median cost for small business is 4.90 $/watt 2011 Guideline Revisions: Eligibility Commercial PV systems changed from 200kW to 100kW as of 9/1/10 Residential and Commercial Solar hot water incentive changed from 25% to 35% as of 9/1/10 Now have a battery back-up system rebate for Residential PV 2011 Guideline Revisions: Installer Requirements Solar hot water contractors are required to be Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) trained and/or NABCEP 2011 Guideline Revisions: Removal or Suspension Intentionally misleading or misinforming customers Inadequate supervision. An approved installer must be on site at all times. Poor workmanship Evidence of fraud Discovery of new Better Business Bureau complaints Lack of insurance documents including subcontractor agreements and workers compensation Failure to submit annual meter reports on the anniversary of ‘Part-2 Received and Under Review’ 2011 Guideline Revisions: Application Procedures Two-step process Approved system size change requests Pre-Approval Application Reimbursements Cover letter explaining changes Addendum to contract signed by customer and contractor New electrical line drawing New roof or ground mount drawing Breakdown of new costs Manufacturer’s specs If a battery backup system is to be installed, the following is needed: Line drawings Manufacturer’s specifications Associated costs of battery backup system Funding Amount Residential PV – Battery Back-up Rebates Step # MW in Step Rebate Amount ($/amp -hr) 1 10 1.00 2 10 0.85 3 10 0.60 4 10 0.35 Residential and Small Business Residential PV Rebates Solar Thermal Rebates Step # MW in Step Rebate Amount ($/watt) 1 10 2.25 2 10 1.75 3 10 1.25 4 10 0.75 Step # # of systems in step Rebate Amount 1 1,500 35% 2 1,500 20% 3 1,500 15% 4 1,500 10% Small Business PV Rebates Step # MW in Step 3-10 kW Rebate Amount ($/watt) 10-100 kW Rebate Amount ($/watt) 100-200 kW Rebate Amount ($/watt) 1 10 2.25 2.00 1.75 2 10 1.75 1.50 1.25 3 10 1.25 1.00 0.75 4 5 0.75 0.50 0.25 2011 Guideline Revisions: Inspection and Reporting First three installations by an installer will undergo inspection Random inspection $200 re-inspection fee after 2nd failed inspection PV installations must include utility-grade kWh meter Annual readings must be reported to the department for a minimum of 3 years on the anniversary of ‘Part-2 Received and Under Review’ with a photo of the PV meter Retscreen model or comparable analysis systems PA Sunshine Program Project Completion Form PA Sunshine Program Project Form Annual Meter Report Public Comments/Q&A/Further Discussion Any questions, comments or additions to our meeting?