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Rusty HaynesN.C. Solar Center / DSIRE
N.C. State University
Unleashing Small PV
Solar Power International Los Angeles, CAOctober 12, 2010
DSIRE Overview • Created in 1995
• Funded by DOE / NREL
• Managed by N.C. Solar Center; works closely with IREC
• Scope = government & utility incentives & policies that promote RE & EE
• ~ 2,500 total summaries
• ~200,000 users/month
• DSIRE Solar (dsireusa.org/solar)
• myDSIRE (mydsireusa.org) www.dsireusa.org
Unleashing Small PVTop Policy Considerations
1. Massive up-front expenditures by end-user = BAD
Solutions: 3rd-party PPAs, solar leases, PACE, community solar
2. Direct cash incentives = GOOD
Options: rebates, grants, PBIs, REC paymentsProgram structure: stable, long-term, transparent
3. Grid access + fair compensation = GOOD
Includes: IC standards, net metering, pro-solar rate structures
3rd-Party Solar PPA Viabilitywww.dsireusa.org / October 2010
Apparently disallowed by state or otherwise restricted by legal barriers
Status unclear or unknown
Authorized by state or otherwise currently in use
Puerto Rico
At least 17 states + PR authorize or
allow 3rd-party solar
PPAs
At least 17 states + PR authorize or
allow 3rd-party solar
PPAs
Note: This map is intended to serve as an unofficial guide; it does not constitute legal advice. Seek qualified legal expertise before making binding financial decisions related to a 3rd-party PPA. See following slide for authority references.
UT: limited to certain sectors
NM: effective 1/1/2011
AZ: limited to certain sectors
PACE Financing
PACE financing authorized by the state*
www.dsireusa.org / October 2010
CA: 2008
NM: 2009
CO: 2008
WI: 2009
ME: 2010
VA: 2009
OK: 2009
TX: 2009 LA: 2009
IL: 2009OH: 2009NV: 2009
OR: 2009NY: 2009
NC: 2009
FL: 2010
HI: Existing Authority
23 states + DC
authorize PACE
23 states + DC
authorize PACE
DC
MN: 2010
VT: 2009
MD: 2009
GA: 2010
DC: 2010
MO: 2010
NH: 2010
* The FHFA issued a statement in July 2010 concerning the senior lien status associated with most PACE programs. Most local PACE programs have been suspended as a result of this statement.
Direct Cash Incentives for Solarwww.dsireusa.org / September 2010
State Direct Cash Incentives for PV
State Direct Cash Incentives for Solar Water Heating
State Direct Cash Incentives for both PV and Solar Water Heating
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Utility Direct Cash Incentive(s) for PV and/or Solar Water HeatingU
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32 states +DC, PR & USVI offer direct cash
incentives for solar projects
32 states +DC, PR & USVI offer direct cash
incentives for solar projects
DC
Puerto Rico
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Net Metering
State policy
Voluntary utility program(s) only
www.dsireusa.org / October 2010
*State policy applies to certain utility types only (e.g., investor-owned utilities)
WA: 100
OR: 25/2,000*
CA: 1,000*
MT: 50*
NV: 1,000*
UT: 25/2,000*
AZ: no limit*
ND: 100*
NM: 80,000*
WY: 25*
HI: 100KIUC: 50
CO: no limitco-ops & munis:
10/25OK: 100*
MN: 40
LA: 25/300
AR: 25/300
MI: 150*WI: 20*
MO: 100
IA: 500*
IN: 10*IL: 40*
FL: 2,000*
KY: 30*
OH: no limit*
GA: 10/100
WV: 25/50/500/2,000
NC: 1,000*
VT: 20/250/2,200
VA: 20/500*
NH: 100
MA: 60/1,000/2,000*RI:
1,650/2,250/3,500*CT: 2,000*
NY: 10/25/500/2,000*
PA: 50/3,000/5,000*
NJ: no limit*
DE: 25/500/2,000*
MD: 2,000
DC: 1,000
Note: Numbers indicate individual system capacity limit in kW. Some limits vary by customer type, technology and/or application. Other limits might also apply. This map generally does not address statutory changes until administrative rules have been adopted to implement such changes.
NE: 25
KS: 25/200*
ME: 660co-ops & munis:
100
PR: 25/1,000
AK: 25*
43 states + DC & PR
have adopted a net metering
policy
43 states + DC & PR
have adopted a net metering
policy
DC
Contact:
Rusty HaynesDSIRE Project Manager
N.C. Solar Center / NCSURaleigh, NC 27695
