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December 19, 2013

Title 24 Delays

Please be advised that the CEC has officially revised the effective date of the 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24) to July 1, 2014. This is primarily due to the fact that the CEC's public domain compliance software does not provide the full feature set needed to support the complete implementation of Title 24-2013. SCE is currently working with the Energy Division to determine the impact on program policies and incentives for 2014. We will communicate further information as soon as it is available.

Upgrading the Vendor Directory

The Vendor Directory is down, paving the way for an exciting refresh of this important customer resource. Read on to discover what you can expect from this tool when it updates in January, and how you can make sure your firm is included in the new Directory.

Determining Project Types and Completing Calculations for Customized Solutions

When it comes to Customized Solutions, it's not always easy to define a project type, and to know how that definition impacts energy savings calculations and project costs. This article lifts the veil on those distinctions and provides clear guidance on what to look for when completing Incentives Applications.

New Resource: Proof of Payment Checklist

This useful checklist provides a detailed overview of Proof of Payment requirements, clarifying an important element of the Incentives Application submittal process.

New Training Opportunity: CALCTP Lighting Controls Acceptance Testing

CALCTP is offering trainings that qualify individuals to perform acceptance testing for lighting controls, in line with recent Title 24 changes. Find more information and registration details within.

Upcoming Classes and Workshops

Southern California Edison's Energy Education Centers in Irwindale and Tulare are resources for integrated energy efficiency, demand response and distributed generation education and training using the latest in state-of-the art technologies to help make the best energy decisions for home or business.

Recent Online Application Tool Changes

In an effort to simplify the incentive application submittal process, the Online Application Tool website has been upgraded this month. With the new upgrade, the Payee, OBF (if applicable) and Submittal (Terms & Conditions) pages will be directly accessible via new application tabs. To submit your completed application, navigate to the new Submit tab.

An updated user's guide has also been posted to the document library, which is available here.

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Upcoming Training

On-Bill Financing (OBF) Overview and Updates

Step through the SCE On-Bill Financing (OBF) process, including requirements for customer projects and recent updates to process and policies. We'll also provide current information on budget available and forecasted spending. Please note: Attending this webinar satisfies the SCE 2013-2014 OBF mandatory training requirement for your organization to participate in the OBF program moving forward.

When: Thursday, Jan. 9

12:00pm - 1:00pm (webinar)

Online Application Tool

Learn about the Tool's benefits, how to use it, and how to avoid common user errors. This training will highlight the updated Documents page, which provides helpful information in submitting Incentives Applications.

When: Thursday, Jan. 23

12:00pm - 1:30pm (webinar)

Automated Demand Response (Auto DR)

Learn about SCE's Auto-DR program, including the program's incentive structure, processes, requirements, and how to utilize the program's Express and Customized Solutions. The webinar will emphasize the benefits of the Express Auto-DR program, which provides $300/kW reduced and is not subject to the 60/40 incentive structure utilized by the Customized Auto-DR program.

When: Thursday, Jan. 30

12:00pm - 1:00pm (webinar)

Technical Support Services

The answer to any pre-application submittal inquiry is a call or click away:

	(800) 935-5112
	CAASupport-Projects@sce.com

For post-application submittal inquiries, call (800) 736-4777*

*On self-help menu, select 'Commercial and Industrial Programs', then '1', then '2' or '3', as applicable.

Programs are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and are effective until funding is expended or the California Public Utilities Commission discontinues the program. Programs may be modified or terminated without prior notice. These programs are funded by California utility ratepayers and administered by SCE under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.

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