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Introduction to Solar Policy Workshop Presented by the NY-Sun PV Trainers Network 1 NY-Sun Initiative Significantly expand installed Statewide Goal of 3 GW solar capacity Stimulate the Market Place Attract private investment
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solar capacity
development of a robust industry
electric grid
Yorkers that want it
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Lead Organizations Supporting Organizations
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SUNY Delhi Ulster BOCES Erie Community College SUNY Canton Pace University Bronx Community College CUNY
CUNY
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Intro to Solar Policy One-on-one Assistance In-Depth Trainings Resources
Putting Solar Energy on the Local Policy Agenda State of the NY Solar Market & Intro to Solar Soft Costs Solar Policy and Incentives Solar Project Economics and Financing Making Your Community Solar Ready Programs to Grow Your Solar Market Next Steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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$- $0.50 $1.00 $1.50 $2.00 $2.50 $3.00 $3.50 $4.00 US Solar Cost German Solar Cost $ per Watt Column1 Non-Hardware Cost Hardware Cost
$0.00 $0.20 $0.40 $0.60 $0.80 $1.00 $1.20 $1.40 $1.60
$ per Watt
Other Paperwork Permitting & Inspection Financing Costs Customer Acquisition Installation Labor
Solar Soft Costs
Source: NREL , LBNL
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Source: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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The Grid Tied Solar Electric System
Solar Panels
Sunlight creates DC Electricity
Inverter
Changes DC Power to AC (AC Power used in Home)
Net Metering
Excess (Unused) power turns your meter backward and travels back into the grid. Utility issues credits for power produced.
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Cents per kWh
Average Retail Price of Electricity in New York 2001 2014
Source: US Energy Information Administration
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100 200 300 400 500 600 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 *2015 MW-DC
Solar PV in New York State
Annual Installations Cummulative Total
* 2015 figures through November 30, 2015
Cumulative Total
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$0.00 $1.00 $2.00 $3.00 $4.00 $5.00 $6.00 $7.00 $8.00 $9.00 $10.00 $/Watt
Weighted Average Installed Cost NYS
* 2015 figures through Nov. 30, 2015
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Census 2013 (2011-2015).
50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
SEIA Estimates The Solar Foundation
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Putting Solar Energy on the Local Policy Agenda State of the NY Solar Market & Intro to Solar Soft Costs Solar Policy and Incentives Solar Project Economics and Financing Making Your Community Solar Ready Programs to Grow Your Solar Market Next Steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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Net metering allows customers with PV to export power to the grid during times of excess generation, and receive credits that can be applied to later electricity usage
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0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 12 AM 4 AM 8 AM 12 PM 4 PM 8 PM
Average Hourly kWh
Household Consumption Solar Generation
Load Met by Grid Exports to Grid Load Met by Solar
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July Reading (Actual) 56351 June Reading (Actual)
Total Usage KWh 32 Days
Net Metering Summary Prior Credit
Actual Metered Kwh
New Cumulative Credit
Billed KWH Anniversary Month April Delivery Charges Basic Service Charge 17.00 First 0 KWH @ 0.XXX Energy Cost Adj 0 KWH @ 0.XXX SBC/RPS Chg 0 KWH @ 0.XXX Government surcharges 0.5 Total Delivery Charges 17.00 Current Electric Charges 17.50
Credit Annual Reconciliation Month Cannot be
solar Amount Due
Town Hall Landfill Solar Project
Library
customers to apply their net metering credits to offset the electricity usage of other properties they own or lease thereby reducing electricity costs
‒ Under the same customer account holder ‒ Farms and non-residential ‒ Within the same utility ‒ Within the same NYISO zone
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net metering credits from a single clean energy project
metering credits to another customer
businesses to buy shares in larger community solar projects
locations or low-income participants
Community DG expands access to solar (and
generation to utility customers who cannot site generation directly
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Utility Subscriber/ Utility Customer
Sponsor
Construct, Own and/or Operate Membership Payment for Solar Shares Bill Credits Electric Output Membership Information
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Technologies All DG renewables System Capacity Limit 25 kW simplified app. 2 MW limit Utilities Investor Owned Utilities
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(declines to 26% in 2020, and 22% in 2021)
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Type: Cash incentive Structure: Incentive offer declines as program grows Separate Incentives for:
Program progress tracked separately by region For Large (>200 kW) projects, 20% adder for projects located on constrained distribution circuits Availability: Dec 29, 2023 or until funds run out
Putting Solar Energy on the Local Policy Agenda State of the NY Solar Market & Intro to Solar Soft Costs Solar Policy and Incentives Solar Project Economics and Financing Making Your Community Solar Ready Programs to Grow Your Solar Market Next Steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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Customer
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Customer Developer
Power Purchase Agreement or Lease Agreement Incentives
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Source: NYSERDA MW Block Incentive Database
2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Installs
NY Residential Solar Installations by Ownership Type
Direct Own Lease PPA
35% Direct Own 51% Lease 14% PPA
Putting Solar Energy on the Local Policy Agenda State of the NY Solar Market & Intro to Solar Soft Costs Federal, State, and Utility Policy Drivers Making your Community Solar Ready Programs to Grow Your Solar Market Next Steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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Direct Ownership
Main Benefit: Low municipal interest rate
Third-Party Ownership
Main Benefit: Municipalities can claim the tax credit
Municipalities often prefer third-party ownership:
Stakeholder Engagement & Goal Setting
Data Collection & Site Identification
Develop and Publish RFP
Review Bids and Select Developer
Negotiate Contract
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Engage with community members & local government
Engage utility early in development process
Review zoning code for solar- related concerns (primary/accessory use, impermeable surface, setbacks, etc.)
Engage local SEQRA authority
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Step Days From RFP Issuance Stakeholder Discussions and Data Collection
Pre-RFP
Release RFP RFP Submission Deadline
1-2 months after release
Announcement of Selected Bidder
1-2 weeks after deadline
Contractual Documents Signed
1-6 months after announcement
System Design Completed & NYSERDA Application Submitted
2-6 months after contract
Project Construction Completed
6-18 months after application
“Solar. Simple. Together.” How it works:
where a community group partners with one or multiple preferred solar installers
solar installation within the community and builds interest from high-quality leads
pricing to participants from the community
commitment
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To find out more visit: http://ny-sun.ny.gov/Get-Solar/Community- Solar.aspx
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Energize NY Finance leverages PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing to help commercial and non-profit property owners undertake deep energy improvements. Resource Energize NY energizeny.org In-Depth Workshop Technical Assistance Expanding Commercial Solar Financing Options with a PACE Program
Establish a PACE district Design a cost-effective program Support program administration
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