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Links to information on NEM:
https://www.goeverbright.com/blog/impact-of-california-nem-3.0https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/NEM/
What is net energy metering (NEM), and what is NEM 3.0?
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Grandfathering into NEM 2.0
Customers can receive NEM 2.0 for 20 years if they sign a contract with Everbright and have a complete interconnection application filed with their utility on or before April 14th, 2023. Additionally, the system must be fully installed within 3 years.
“The interconnection applicate date for residential customers is defined as the submission date of an application that is free of major deficiencies and includes a complete application, a single-line diagram, and, as applicable, a properly executed contract, a California Contractors License Board Solar Energy System Disclosure Document, a signed California Solar Consumer Protection Guide, e-signature verification document/audit trail and oversizing attestation (if applicable).”
Major deficiencies include: Blank fields on the application, incomplete or inaccurate documents, anything else requiring withdrawal and resubmission
Examples of common major deficiencies:
Wrong meter number
Wrong Service Agreement ID
Changes in Point of Interconnection
Material modifications, such as increasing system size
Failure to meet timelines
Interconnection applications can be submitted as soon as the required documents are obtained, regardless of which milestone the job is currently in.
Everbright is NOT notified if an application is denied.
NEM 2.0 grandfathering is from the date of PTO
Restrictions on change orders after NEM 2.0 application submission
Equivalent equipment substitutions are allowed
Systems size increases are not allowed
System size decreases of >20% are not allowed
Changes in Ownership
NEM 2.0 rates stay with the system, not the customer
NEM 3.0 rates stay with the customer
Change of ownership means loss of ACC Plus Glide path adders (see NEM 3.0 Export Rate Schedules (CA Only) )
NEM 3.0 agreement will still be valid for 9 years
System oversizing
A NEM 3.0 customer can install a system that will produce up to 150% of their previous 12-months’ energy usage as long as they attest they will increase their usage up to that amount in the next 12 months; for example, by converting natural gas appliances to electric or purchasing an EV they will charge at home.
Battery storage
Adding battery storage to a solar system will allow the customer to export solar when local energy demand is at its highest. Solar and battery owners can be credited more for their electricity during peak hours
If a battery is charged exclusively from solar, the customer can export from the battery to the grid for NEM credit
Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) provides rebates for installing energy storage technology (batteries) at both households and non-residential facilities.
All proposals in EverBright automatically include existing federal tax credits, but in California, having the CPUC's own Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) on the proposal will show the customer the additional rebates available for battery storage.
SGIP Fact Sheet - https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/-/media/cpuc-website/files/uploadedfiles/cpucwebsite/content/news_room/newsupdates/2020/sgip-factsheet-124020.pdf
ACC Plus incentive
PG&E and SCE residential customers who sign up for NEM 3.0 will have access to a new incentive called the ACC Plus, which adds a little value to each kWh of exported solar energy
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