Solar Electric (PV) Interconnection
All business customers who wish to install a photovoltaic (PV) solar electric generation system in parallel with the Roseville Electric distribution grid must complete an installation application, meet the requirements of the Business Solar Energy Program and receive approval to interconnect from Roseville Electric prior to operating the PV system.  Failure to do so will restrict access to net metering tariffs and may cause the system to be denied operation by Roseville Electric.

Residential solar customers please visit the residential rebate page for additional information on solar for your home.

Roseville Electric allows business customers to apply for:

(1) Interconnection only
(2) Interconnection with a PV rebate 

All applicants for PV system installations must  model their proposed system in the California Energy Commission’s CSI Standard PV Calculator, and provide a copy of the CSI Calculator Inputs and Results as part of the application.

In addition, applicants must apply and pass all building department inspections and requirements; and contractors must possess City of Roseville business license.  Building Department fees and meter upgrade charges will be collected by the building department as part of the permit process.

See Program Handbook, Customer Check list and Program forms for complete Program requirements and information.

PV SYSTEM INSTALLATION TYPES

All PV systems must be owned and operated by the Roseville Electric customer of record. Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and lease to purchase agreements do not qualify for the Business Solar Energy Program. 

1. Interconnection Only Customers
   Customers not requesting rebates must apply to install a PV system and receive approval for interconnection from Roseville Electric before operation of an installed PV system may occur. 
   
   The Program Handbook, Customer Check list, Project Flow Process Diagram, and informational links provided are designed to guide you through this process and identifies what needs to be complete prior to and after the construction process.
   
   The applicant is required to pay meter upgrade charge for the required net meter.  The meter upgrade charge is subject to change.
2. PV Incentive with Interconnection Customers
   Roseville Electric offers rebates to business customers who install a 1kW to 100kW PV system.
   
   Roseville Electric's Business Solar Energy Program aligns with California’s Million Solar Roof Initiative (Senate Bill 1), and rebate levels are reduced over time.  Customers who install a 1 kW to less than 10 kW CSI Rating from the CSI Standard PV Calculator  system receive a one time incentive upon system installation; and customers who install a system between 10 to 100 kW CEC-AC watts will be paid a quarterly incentive based on actual system energy production for 5 to 10 years depending on system size.
    
   SB1 also requires business customers to learn about energy efficiency and in some cases improve facility efficiency prior to installing and receiving incentives for installing a PV system.  In addition, there may be additional meters or phone lines required; and all systems must have a third party inspection completed.  The Program Handbook, Customer Check list, and informational links provided are designed to guide you through this process and what needs to be complete prior to and after the construction process 
   
   All applicants are required to pay a meter upgrade charge for the required net meter.  For 10-100kW size systems the customer must provide a dedicated phone line for the duration of the applicable quarterly rebate payment schedule and pay the required net meter and PBI PV system production meter upgrade charges.  The net meter and PBI PV system meter charge are subject to change.
     
   Funding for the Business Solar Energy Program is limited and customers must reserve funds for their project prior to construction of the PV system.

PROGRAM REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

Important Documents

• Program Handbook
• Rule 21 Interconnection
• Roseville Electric Commercial Construction Standards
  Section 7.4 pertains to Business Customer Solar Electric Metering Requirements  
• Business Solar Forms
• Customer Check List 
• Project Flow Process Diagram

General PV System Related Information

• General Terms and Conditions
• Building Permit - Customers installing a PV system are required to obtain a City of Roseville Building Permit
• Business License - Contractors are required to have a current City of Roseville Business License
• Go Solar California – The CEC and CPUC oversee this website to provide California consumers a "one-stop shop" for information on solar systems, approved equipment, eligible contractors, and more
• CEC Certified Equipment - PV systems installed in Roseville must utilize new modules and inverters certified for use by use by the California Energy Commission.
• California Solar Laws
• Solar Tax Credits – resource links for customers interested in learning about potential tax credits
  Go Solar California - Tax Credits for Solar System Purchase
  Energy Star - Tax Deductions for Commercial Buildings
• Fire Safety Guidelines - Roseville Electric and the City of Roseville recommend all projects meet these guidelines when installing PV systems
  State of California State Fire Marshall Guidelines for the Installation of Solar Electric (PV) Generation
  Cal Fire Solar Photovoltaic Installation Guidelines

BUSINESS SOLAR ENERGY PROGRAM FORMS
Applies to all PV System Business Program Applicants
   
Customer Check List – to assist with tracking of required documentation for the type of system being installed.  This is a guide only; please refer to the Program Handbook, Rule 21, and details in the application forms.  Customer is responsible for knowing program requirements and submitting all required program documentation.

PR Project Flow Process – to assist customers and contractors with understand the coordination and flow between the building permit application and the solar energy program application. 

APPLICATION FORMS

FORM A - "PV Installation Application" – All PV Applicants
FORM A1 –”Energy Efficiency Disclosure Statement” – PV Rebate Applicants
FORM A2 – “Energy Efficiency Commitment Statement”  – PV Rebate Applicants

Upon approval of above required forms, Roseville Electric will provide system approval on FORM B – “PV System Reservation”.  Once customer receives this form they may proceed with installation of the PV system. 

POST APPLICATION FORMS

FORM C – “PV Installation Certificate” – All PV Applicants
FORM D – “Independent Certification of PV System”  – PV Rebate Applicants
FORM E - "PV System Installation Completion Notice" – All PV Applicants

Upon approval of required program forms and documentation, and final building permit approval; Roseville Electric will provide applicant with a written notice, the "Approval to Interconnect" FORM F.  The customer may not operate the PV system until this form has been received.