Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 860 - PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
Division 88 - COMMUNITY SOLAR PROGRAM RULES
Section 860-088-0040 - Project Pre-Certification

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 860-088-0040

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) The Project Manager must submit an application for project pre-certification to the Program Administrator.

(2) An application for pre-certification must include:

(a) Documentation of Project Manager registration;

(b) A detailed description of the project including location, nameplate capacity, performance characteristics, and plan for project end of useful life;

(c) Permitting requirements and status of compliance;

(d) All documentation relevant to the interconnection process as provided in OAR chapter 860, division 82;

(e) Participant acquisition approach;

(f) Proposed marketing materials;

(g) Proposed forms and standard contracts for ownership interests and subscriptions;

(h) Plan for meeting applicable low-income capacity requirements;

(i) Payment of any applicable application fees; and

(j) Other information or documentation as set forth in the Program Implementation Manual.

(3) The Program Administrator reviews applications for pre-certification in the order received to determine compliance with applicable requirements and presents applications to the Commission for pre-certification. The Program Administrator must notify the Project Manager of any deficiencies and allow reasonable time for remedy.

(4) Once the Commission pre-certifies a project, the Project Manager may execute contracts with participants for ownership or subscription interests.

(5) A project remains pre-certified for a period of 18 months, unless granted an extension by Commission order. If not certified within this period, the project forfeits its place in the queue of pre-certified projects. The Project Manager must submit a new application for pre-certification to be considered for participation in the Community Solar Program.

(6) The Project Manager must seek Commission approval of any modification to a pre certified project relating to project elements set forth in the Program Implementation Manual. An amendment will not extend the 18-month period. The Program Implementation Manual will prescribe the form and manner of amendment submission and approval.

Stat. Auth.: OL 2016, ch. 28, sec. 22

Stats. Implemented: OL 2016, ch. 28, sec. 22

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