Or. Admin. Code § 860-088-0040 - Project Pre-Certification

(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. The Program Administrator must notify the Project Manager of any deficiencies and allow reasonable time for remedy.

(4) Once a project is pre-certified, 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. 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 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.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 860-088-0040

PUC 6-2017, f & cert. ef. 6/30/2017; PUC 6-2024, amend filed 10/30/2024, effective 10/30/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: OL 2016, ch. 28, sec. 22

Statutes/Other Implemented: OL 2016, ch. 28, sec. 22