New Energy Savings Calculation Methodology for Customized Lighting Projects

Effective July 1, 2013, California Public Utility Commission's (CPUC) Energy Division (ED) will require a new calculation methodology on all Incentives Applications for lighting retrofit projects that utilize Customized Solutions.  Read on for a description of the new requirement, and make sure to check out the Upcoming Training Events section to register and learn more.

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ED Clarification of Injection Molding Machine Baseline Requirements

Through an industry standard practice (ISP) study, the ED has established new code/ISP baseline requirements for injection molding machines.  Read on for a full description.

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On-Bill Financing (OBF) Program Update

The 2013-14 On-Bill Financing program launched on April 1, 2013. Following the update on April 8, SCE revised several program policies with the goal of simplifying participation and increasing overall satisfaction. Read on to learn more about these important policy changes.

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Addressing Redundant Equipment

The ED has clarified that material and labor costs for redundant or backup equipment that does not operate or is not included in project savings are considered to be ineligible project costs. These costs must be subtracted from project invoices and may not factor into the incentive cost cap calculation.  

The costs of this equipment may only be included as eligible project costs if it is operated during the year and factored into the energy saving calculations (e.g., the primary equipment operates for 98 percent of the year and the backup equipment operates for 2 percent).  In these cases, the applicant would need to show evidence of this operation. The CAA Technical Support team is available to answer any questions you might have regarding redundant equipment.

Customer Agreements No Longer Required for Customized Solutions

Effective May 6, 2013, the Customer Agreement has been eliminated entirely from the Customized Solutions Incentives Application; you are no longer required to submit Customer Agreements when submitting Installation Reports. The terms and conditions previously captured in the Customer Agreement have been incorporated into the Project Application and the expanded Project Approval Letter. Other programs, including Savings By Design and RCx, will continue to require a Customer Agreement, though SCE countersignatures will no longer be required.