Solar Electric (PV) Interconnection
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.
Business customers who desire to own and operate a 1kW to 1mW photovoltaic (PV) solar electric generation system designed to offset up to 100% of the customers energy load must comply with the Business Solar Energy Program requirements, 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.
Businesses interested in building a PV to sell energy to Roseville Electric and not wanting to offset the electric load should contact the Roseville Electric Power Generation Group at 916-79-POWER.
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, no rebate
(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; contact the Permit Department for more information. Building Department fees and applicable meter upgrade charges will be collected by the building department as part of the permit process.
Contractors must possess City of Roseville business license to install systems in the City of Roseville.
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.
Interconnection Only Customers
Customer’s with a PV project that is not requesting rebates must apply under this program to install a PV system and receive approval for interconnection from Roseville Electric before operation of an installed PV system may occur.
Systems 100kW to 1,000kW must be split into two systems, where the up to 100kW system includes infrastructure to receive rebates; and the over 100kW portion of the system does not.
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.
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 estimated performance based incentive (EPBI) upon system installation. Customers who install a PV system that is 10 to 100 kW CSI rated AC watts will be paid a performance based incentive (PBI), quarterly, 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, this includes benchmarking with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. 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 for meter upgrade costs for the required facility net meter. For 10-100kW size systems the customer must also pay for the PBI PV system production meter and installation costs and provide a dedicated phone line to the PBI meter for the duration of the applicable quarterly PBI rebate payment. 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
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 understanding 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.
PV SYSTEM REBATE PAYMENT STRUCTURE AND LEVELS
EPBI Step 7 effective July 1, 2012
| Expected Performance Based Incentive |
For systems with an estimated 1kW to less than 10kW CSI Rating
from the CSI Standard PV Calculator |
| Approx Step Schedule | Incentive Steps | $ Per CSI Rated AC Watts |
| CLOSED STEPS | Step 1 | $4.00 |
| Step 2 | $3.00 |
| Step 3 | $2.80 |
| Step 4 | $2.40 |
| Step 5 | $2.00 |
| Step 6 | $1.36 |
| CURRENT STEP | Step 7 | $0.80 |
| Anticipated Future Steps | Step 8 | $0.48 |
| Step 9 | $0.32 |
| Step 10 | $0.24 |
PBI Payments will be reviewed for the next step reduction in December 2012
| Performance Based Incentive (PBI) |
For systems rated from Systems Rated from 10kW up to 100kW CEC-AC-Rated watts
from the CSI Standard PV Calculator |
| Term of the PBI Incentive Payment | Incentive
Steps | Dollars Per kWh Generated and Recorded
at the Customer Meter |
| 5 Yrs | 7 Yrs | 7 Yrs | 10 Yrs |
| System Size: CSI Rating AC Watts | | 10kW
to
<25kW | 25kW
to
<50kW | 50kW
to
<75kW | 75kW
to
< =100kW |
| CLOSED STEPS | Step 1 | $0.337 | $0.241 | $0.223 | $0.156 |
| Step 2 | $0.290 | $0.207 | $0.192 | $0.145 |
| Step 3 | $0.241 | $0.172 | $0.160 | $0.120 |
| CURRENT STEP | Step 4 | $0.164 | $0.117 | $0.108 | $0.082 |
| Anticipated Future Rebate Steps | Step 5 | $0.096 | $0.069 | $0.064 | $0.048 |
| Step 6 | $0.058 | $0.041 | $0.038 | $0.029 |
| Step 7 | $0.039 | $0.028 | $0.026 | $0.019 |
| Step 8 | $0.029 | $0.021 | $0.019 | $0.015 |
Please contact your account representative to assist with your rebate application and answer questions about your energy efficiency needs:
Large energy using customers – Contact Kris Blair via email or call her at (916) 774-5581
Small and medium energy using customers – Contact Mark Riffey via email or call him at (916) 746-1667
