Apartment Application Standard Form California - PowerPoint

							California Advanced Homes Program
                    New Program Incentives



                              Brian Silverthorn
                                 Presenter Name
                                   May 4, 2010
                               Presentation Date
                                      Two Programs to Promote
                                     Energy Efficiency and Solar
California Advanced Homes Program
   – Performance-Based Energy Efficiency Incentive Program               Presenter Name
                                                                        Presentation Date
   – Incentives are paid for building energy-efficient New Homes



New Solar Homes Partnership
   – Performance-Based Renewable Incentive Program
   – Incentives are paid based upon the expected performance of installed solar
     electric (photovoltaic) systems on New Homes



Customers are encouraged to participate in both programs!
We’re here to help builders today for tomorrow’s environment.

Our California Advanced Homes Program highlights best practices in energy
efficiency, green building and sustainability; and offers generous financial
incentives to help builders and architects create environmentally friendly,
energy-efficient communities for potential home buyers.
Program Requirements.
• New construction project or new home receiving electric and/or natural
  gas distribution from the local IOU.

• Single-family detached or two dwelling buildings, R-3 occupancy, IOU
  residential rates.

• Residential individually metered multi-family low or high rise projects.

• Submit application package prior to drywall

• No duplicate funds will be paid for the same measures from multiple
  programs.

• Permitted under the 2008 Energy Efficiency Standards
Program Requirements.
• Compliance achieved using a CEC approved computer method, .mp8
  or .bld.

• Requirements apply to all homes in the same project.

• Payments are only made to owners, builders and developers named on
  the application.

• Limited funds, first come first served

• No agreements will be accepted after December 15, 2012

• Funding expires December 15, 2015, possibly sooner.
Process.
• Select a Certified Energy Plans Examiner (CEPE) and a Home Energy
  Rating System (HERS) rater.

• Contact a utility rep for assistance in preparing your package for
  submission.

• Submit application and checklist and all required documents for plan
  check.

• Design assistance is available according to guidelines that will be
  established soon.

• Meet with a utility rep to discuss the agreement and payment process
  after plan check approval.
During Construction.
• Obtain a CF-6R document from your HVAC contractor, if applicable.

• Obtain the CF-4R HERS rating certificates upon completion of field
  verification.

• Notify your HERS rater that the inspection must be uploaded into the
  IOU project in the provider registry.

• Obtain the CF-4R-PV rating certificates for solar projects.

• Notify your utility of any changes that will affect total energy use.
After Inspections & Verifications.
• Complete and submit the Request for Payment form by model.

• The CF-4R uploaded by the HERS rater into the provider registry will
  be verified by the utility.

• All inspection documents will be reviewed by the utility to ensure
  compliance and eligibility for incentive payments.

• Incentives are paid.
Project Building Design Type.
• Single-family detached.

• Duplex.

• Manufactured housing – managed by a third party.

• Multi-family attached/Condominium/Apartment– managed by a third
  party.
Non-Qualifying Facilities.
• Remodels.

• Additions.

• Mobil Homes.

• Residential Care Facilities.

• Hotels.

• Motels.

• Dormitories.
CAHP Incentive Rates 2010-2012.




  • The baseline for financial incentives is 15% more efficient
    than the 2008 energy code.

  • Incentives increase incrementally as the performance of the
    structure increases.

  • A calculator is provided in the agreement.
Additional Financial Incentives
• California ENERGY STAR New Homes – 10% bonus

• Green Home Certification – 10% bonus

• Compact Homes – 15% bonus

• kW reduction (Working Toward Zero Peak Homes)

• New Solar Homes Partnership (NSHP) Tier II - $1,000, Must install
  solar

• Design Team Incentive – currently being reviewed
New Solar Homes Partnership
• Location: receive service from an IOU.

• Energy Efficiency: Exceed Title 24 by 15%. We encourage you to
  exceed Title 24 by 30% along with a 30% improvement in space
  cooling and achieve Tier II. Tier II must receive electric service from an
  IOU.

• Solar PV roof, standard or an option.

• New Solar Homes Partnership Guidebook – can be downloaded from
  the CEC website.
Solar Incentives
• Timeline: The program started in January 2007 and will end in 2016.

• Purpose: Provide incentives for installing eligible solar electric
  (photovoltaic) systems on new homes.

• Goals: 400 MW - $400 Million.
  Create a self-sustaining market for solar homes where builders
  incorporate high levels of energy efficiency and solar electric systems

• Administration: PG&E will accept new applications.
Solar Incentives
• Incentives are paid one time, up front, based on expected performance
  levels.

• Incentive levels decline to zero over 10 years

• As of 1/22/2009 incentives levels are at Step 1.

• Market Rate Housing with solar optional, $2.50/watt

• Market Rate Housing with solar standard, $2.60/watt.

• Affordable Housing: @$3.50/watt for residences, $3.30/watt for
  common areas.
Solar Incentives – System Requirements
• 10 year warranty.

• Grid connected.

• 1 kW to 7.5 KW.

• Third –party field verification
NSHP Guidebook
• 3rd edition adopted by the CEC on January 27,2010

• All new applications must comply with the new guidebook.

• All projects with valid, reserved applications will comply with the old
  guidebook.

• Incomplete pending applications are governed by the old guidebook,
  but the applicant may opt to complete the reservation process under
  the new requirements (written request must be submitted to PG&E).
Paperwork Review
• Application

• Check List

• All appropriate documents
Common General Plan Check Errors
• Wrong building orientation

• Energy calculations less than program requirements

• Compliance documents not completed by a Certified Energy Plan
  Examiner

• Missing electronic T24 input files - .bld or .mp8
contacts.


PG&E                   Southern              Southern California     SDG&E®
(800) 342-7737         California            Gas Company             (866) 631-1744
(CAHP Single-Family)   Edison                (866) 563-2637
                                                                     NewHomes@sdge.com
(800) 342-7457 (CAHP   (626) 633-3466
Multi-Family)                                NewHomes@socalgas.com
                       John/Morton@sce.com
Lloyd Coker,
LLC5@pge.com
Brian Silverthorn,
HxSF@pge.com
newhomes@pge.com
Online Resources
• Pacific Gas & Electric Company: www.pge.com

• Builder/Developer New Construction Center: (877) 743-7782
  www.pge.com/builder

• New Solar Homes Partnership: www.gosolarcalifornia.com

• PG&E Energy Efficiency: www.pge.com/newhomes

• Submit Application Online: www.newsolarhomes.org

• Solar Customer Contact Center: (877) 743-4112, solar@pge.com

• Solar Interconnect Hotline: (415) 972-5676
Online Resources
• Energy Star: www.energystar.gov

• HERS Providers:
    CHEERS: www.cheers.org
    Calcerts: www.calcerts.com

• California Association of Building Energy Consultants: www.cabec.org

• Build It Green: www.builditgreen.org

• U.S. Green Building Council: www.usgbc.org
Online Resources:
• Finding Solar Installers: www.findsolar.com

• California Energy Commision: www.consumerenergycenter.org

• Northern California Solar Energy Association: www.norcalsolar.org

• California Solar Energy Industry Association: http://calseia.org