Contractors who participate in the C-PACE program should be in compliance with local and state licensing requirements. The program administrator encourages contractors who wish to participate in the program to … Read Article
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Will the program administrator support an introduction of C-PACE to a property owner?
Yes. The program administrator is available to collaborate with the contractor to develop an agenda for a property owner introductory call, identify issues that can be expected to arise, and … Read Article
Can the program administrator help me prepare an application?
Yes, the program administrator can and will assist in the preparation of an application, if needed.… Read Article
Why does the C-PACE require the submission of ECM cut-sheets?
Cut sheets provide a wealth of data from the manufacturer of the ECM. This data, when combined with other project data, is used by the program administrator to confirm project … Read Article
Can performance degradation factors be used that are lower than the published default factors?
Yes, although the default system performance degradation factor, which is based on industry best practice, should be used. To use a lower factor, the contractor must submit a rationale for, … Read Article
Can electricity/fuel-cost escalation factors be used that are higher than the published default factors?
While the default electricity/fuel-cost escalation factors, which are based on industry best practice, should be used, the program administrator will consider higher factors if the contractor submits the rationale for, … Read Article
Do the projected energy savings need to be normalized for weather conditions?
Yes. Since the energy savings are projected and future weather conditions are unknown, energy savings are projected using average conditions. These projections create baselines for the status quo (which assumes … Read Article
Can C-PACE finance a battery energy storage system with the solar PV system?
Yes.… Read Article
What do you consider a reasonable de-rate factor for the solar PV model?
0.5 percent. A proposed de-rate factor that is less than 0.5 percent must be supported by data from the system’s manufacturer. In consultation with the solar contractor, any such proposal … Read Article
Can I use the ITC and MACRS even if I have a utility incentive?
Yes.… Read Article