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PG&E’s 2008 Electric Delivery Mixon average over 50% of the energy delivered comes from sources that emit almost no carbon dioxide

Coal 2%

Natural Gas44%

Other

1%

Nuclear22%

Large Hydro

17%Renewable

14% • Biomass and waste 4% • Geothermal 4% • Small hydroelectric 4% • Wind 2% • Solar <1%

• Biomass and waste 4% • Geothermal 4% • Small hydroelectric 4% • Wind 2% • Solar <1%

Note: Delivery mix includes all of PG&E’s owned generation plus all of PG&E’s power purchases.Note: Delivery mix includes all of PG&E’s owned generation plus all of PG&E’s power purchases.

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• Energy efficiency programs have helped keep per capita electricity

consumption in California flat since 1976• PG&E’s programs alone have avoided the release of over

135 million tons of CO2 into the atmosphere over the same period

30+ Years of Energy Efficiency Success

Note: 2005 – 2008 are forecast data.

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Solar to Date• PG&E territory represents approximately 50% of all

grid-tied solar systems in the United States

• CSI Program success…

• Over 14,000 Projects Received

• Over 9,500 Projects Completed totaling over $230 Million in incentives paid

• Continuous improvements made to streamline process

• Reduced paperwork by 50%

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CSI Applications Received

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CSI Program Updates/Changes• Customers may request to transfer their CSI reservation

from one site to another within 180 days of approval, if it can be shown that the original site is not feasible and a considerable amount has already been spent. (Section 4.4.2)

• Customers now eligible to apply for the CSI incentive if new panels are added to an existing inverter. (Section 2.2.1)

• The Multifamily Affordable Solar Housing Program (MASH) has officially launched as of February 17, 2009. Workshop to be held on May 4, 2009, register at www.pge.com/solarclasses

• New Reservation Request and Incentive Claim Forms available, older versions will no longer be accepted.

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Potential FutureChanges/Improvements

• Go Paperless and remove requirement of:• Original signatures

• Copy of utility bill

• System description worksheet

• Proof of PMRS if purchased

• EPBB Calculator with reservation

• Allow Incentive Claim Form Submittal only without Reservation, if interconnected (1 step)

• Add language stating Rate Schedule to determine Incentive Sector

• Extend all Non-Residential Application periods to 18 months

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PowerClerk Updates/Changes• May 2009

• Changes to Reservation Request for 3 Step• Incorporate questions from System Description Worksheet into

the Application• Changes to Incentive Claim

• New panel/tab added for Performance Metering and Monitoring System, Performance Data Provider and Net Generation Output Meter

• Webinar to be held on April 29, 2009, register at www.pge.com/solarclasses

• Future Changes• Addition of MASH Application • Supporting Documentation Attachment/Upload feature• 3rd Party Software Synchronization

• Upload Application Data into PowerClerk• Future filing to remove System Description Worksheet

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Reservation Request Required Documents

1. Completed Reservation Request Form and Program Contract with Original Signature

• Application listing the customer, installer, project site, requested incentive amount, etc

2. Documentation of an Energy Efficiency Audit (or Title 24 documentation or other exemptions)

• Can be done on PG&E website, phone or mail

3. Printout of EPBB Tool Calculation (www.csi-epbb.com)

• Each array requires a separate printout to determine correct incentive

4. Copy of Executed Agreement of Solar System Purchase and Installation

• Purchase/installation contract between involved parties

Additional Documents for 3 Step Applications (all non-residential project > 10kW):

5. System Description Worksheet

• Template can be found on our website

6. Application Fee for non-residential projects > 10kW

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Additional Required Documents, IF APPLICABLE

If annual kWh on EPBB Calculator > previous 12 month usage history and over 5kWor

If New Construction (Non-Res only) and over 5kW

1. Electrical System Sizing Documentation

• Square footage, list of new equipment/appliances with the wattage and expected use, or engineer calculations

If the Owner of the System is not the PG&E Customer

2. Copy of Executed Alternative System Ownership Agreement

• Listing involved parties, terms, length of time, signatures, etc.

If Government, Non-Profit or Public Entity

3. Certification of tax-exempt status and AB1407 compliance

• If certification is unavailable, letter from the CFO or equivalent; AB1407 template on our website

*4. Request for Proposal (RFP) due within 60 days from Reservation Reserved

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Common Mistakes

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Reservation Request Packet• Missing Energy Audit documentation or incorrect Zip

Code listed• Incorrect zip code on EPBB Calculator• Incorrect information on the Application

• Host Customer not Customer of Record without explanation• Project Site listed differently than PG&E’s record or listed

incorrectly as mailing address• Wrong account number, service ID number or meter number

given

• Missing executed contract/agreement or missing/incorrect information

• Missing original signatures for all parties involved• Missing Tax Exemption and/or AB1407 (Gov’t, Non-

Profit and Public Entities)

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Information may be stored in your browser called cookies.

This may cause the incorrect zip code to automatically populate when returning to online Energy Audit tool.

To correct this, you must delete the cookies from your computer.

In your browser toolbar, click “Tools”, select “Internet Options”, and select “Delete Cookies”

A link with instructions can be found on the Energy Analyzer webpage

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EPBB Calculators

Please remember to enter the correct zip code on the EPBB Calculator as listed on the PG&E bill

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Where to find information on the bill

Jane Sample

PO Box 123

San Francisco, CA 99999-1000

Mailing Address

Physical Site Address

Page 1 of Bill Page 2 of Bill

Service ID NumberHost Customer

Meter Number

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•Host Customer should be the Utility Customer of Record as listed on PG&E bill

•Otherwise, explanation is needed as well as Alternate System Owner Agreement

Host Customer SectionDownloadable Excel Version

PowerClerk

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• Project Site should match physical address as listed on page 2 of bill

• If there is a different mailing address, there is a separate section for that under Host Customer

• Service ID number is preferred over the account number and can be found under the “Electric Account Detail” on the bill

• Meter Number should also match

• If PG&E records are incorrect (i.e. physical address has changed), customer call 1-800-PGE-5000 to correct.

Project Site Section on Application

PowerClerk

Downloadable Excel Version

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Required Signatures on PaperworkPurchase/Installation

Contract CSI Application

Must be original signature of

•Host Customer

•Applicant (if different than Host)

•System Owner (if different than Host)

Copy of signature (not original) on agreement

•Host Customer/System Owner

•Installer (unless self-installation)

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Additional Tips• If there is no historical usage or usage history will not support

added load, please provide proper documentation:• If system is between 5-10kw and residential, provide square

footage of the home to calculate adequate load (2 watts per sq ft)

• Comprehensive list of appliances/equipment, wattage and expected usage

• Title 24 documentation (no older than 3 years)

• Building simulation program reports such as eQUEST, EnergyPro, DOE-2, and VisualDOE

• Detailed engineering calculations

• Tax Exempt Letter should be on the company letterhead and should explicitly state the organization is a tax-exempt entity and does not receive federal tax benefits. It is not sufficient to just state they are exempt from paying taxes on the CSI incentive.

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Application Forms

• Download forms from websitewww.pge.com/csi

• Access online database PowerClerk• Track status of all applications• Ability to pre-fill certain sections with stored

datawww.pge.powerclerk.com

Step-by-step tutorial availablehttp://csi.powerclerk.com/ProgramDocs/CSI/

Tutorial/Default.htm

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Resources - Part I

PowerClerk Tutorial

www.pge.powerclerk.com

Applications:

www.pge.com/csi

www.pge.powerclerk.com

EPBB Calculation Tool:

www.csi-epbb.com

California Solar Information:

www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov

Energy Efficiency:

Residential

www.pge.com/myhome/saveenergymoney

Generation Interconnection Services

Email: gen@pge.com or 415-972-5676

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Resources - Part IIPG&E Contact InformationGeneral Solar Inquires• 1-877-PGE-4112• www.pge.com/solar

PG&E CSI Hotline for Application Inquires• 415-973-3480• solar@pge.com

Kristi Patterson, CSI Operations/PG&E• KMPa@pge.com• 415-973-0770

This presentation will be posted today at • www.pge.com/solareducation

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Future Webinars/Classes• Inspecting PV Systems for Code Compliance – 4/23/09 • Introduction to CSI Workshop, SF & Webinar – 4/24/09• PowerClerk Updates – 4/29/09• CSI Handbook-Review Latest Improvements – 4/30/09• CSI and Non-PV Technologies – 5/5/09• Solar for the Entrepreneur – 5/8/09 • Solar Power Basics for Residential Customers – 5/9/09• Your Path to Energy Savings-New Construction – 5/12/09• Your Path to Energy Savings-Exisiting Res/Comm – 5/13/09• New Solar Homes Partnership – 5/19/09• Solar System-life Maintenance – 6/8/09

**Refer to the Pacific Energy Center training website for more upcoming classes http://www.pge.com/solarclasses

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More Upcoming Events

• CSI Forum: April 28th (PG&E)

• CALSEIA/SolarTech Summit: May 7th

• CPUC CSI Review: Summer 2009

• CPUC PG&E Internal Audit: June 2009

• CSI Handbook Update: Summer 2009

• CEC Mandated Requirements: July 1st

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