1. (1) The Project Manager must submit an application for project pre-certification to the Program Administrator.

2. (2) An application for pre-certification must include:

   1. (a) Documentation of Project Manager registration;
   2. (b) A detailed description of the project including location, nameplate capacity, performance characteristics, and plan for project end of useful life;
   3. (c) Permitting requirements and status of compliance;
   4. (d) All documentation relevant to the interconnection process as provided in OAR chapter 860, division 82;
   5. (e) Participant acquisition approach;
   6. (f) Proposed marketing materials;
   7. (g) Proposed forms and standard contracts for ownership interests and subscriptions;
   8. (h) Plan for meeting applicable low-income capacity requirements;
   9. (i) Payment of any applicable application fees; and
   10. (j) Other information or documentation as set forth in the Program Implementation Manual.
3. (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. (4) Once a project is pre-certified, the Project Manager may execute contracts with participants for ownership or subscription interests.
5. (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. (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.

Statutory/Other Authority

OL 2016, ch. 28, sec. 22

Statutes/Other Implemented

OL 2016, ch. 28, sec. 22

History

PUC 6-2024, amend filed 10/30/2024, effective 10/30/2024
PUC 6-2017, f & cert. ef. 6-30-17