SGIP—What’s New
2009 SGIP and Fuel Cell Classes Available
August 11, 2009 – A web-based seminar was held to review PG&E’s Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP), including eligible technologies, process, and helpful resources to ensure a streamlined SGIP Process.
May 19, 2009 – Speaker Ron Ishii provided an overview of stationary fuel cell technologies, including history, development, performance, using examples from residential, commercial and industrial applications. The aim of this course was to provide utility customers, contractors, architects, and designers with an overview of fuel cells, their performance, availability, and economics.
May 11, 2009 – A web-based seminar was held to review PG&E’s Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP), including eligible technologies, process, and helpful resources to ensure a streamlined SGIP Process.
20 Percent California Supplier Adder
Per Section 3.5 of the 2009 SGIP Handbook, an additional incentive of 20 percent will be provided for the installation of eligible distributed generation technologies from a California Supplier. “California Supplier” means any sole proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, corporation, or other business entity that manufactures eligible distributed generation technologies in California and that meets the criteria set forth in the handbook.
Advanced Energy Storage (AES) Systems
Beginning in 2009, the Self-Generation Incentive Program offers incentives for Advanced Energy Storage (AES). AES systems are technologies that convert electricity into another form of stored energy and then converted back to electricity at another time. AES systems must be coupled with an eligible self-generation technology, currently fuel cells and wind turbines, and be able to discharge at a rated capacity for a four- hour period. Note that Advanced Energy Storage systems utilizing hydrogen as the storage medium are not eligible at this time. For more information, please view our frequently ask questions.
Incentive Cap Increased to 3 MW
On April 24, 2008, the CPUC issued Decision (D.) 08-04-049 granting in part (D.) 04-12-045 to allow SGIP Administrators to pay qualifying distributed generation projects incentives up to 3 megawatts (MW) from prior years’ carryover funds, with incentives over 1 MW reduced per the revised incentive structure. This modification shall apply for the SGIP in 2008 and 2009 only, unless modified by further order of this Commission. Please see the revised 2008 SGIP Handbook and Form for more details.
Eligible 2008 SGIP Technologies
Please be aware that as of January 1, 2008, the SGIP only offers incentives for wind and fuel cell projects. Internal combustion engines, microturbines, and small and large gas turbines will no longer be offered incentives through this program. 2007 Reservation Request Applications received by December 31, 2007, still qualify under the 2007 SGIP guidelines.
Minimum Operating Efficiency Requirements
Assembly Bill 2778 (AB 2778) required that Level 3 systems must satisfy a minimum operating efficiency by either satisfying the waste heat efficiency standard requirements or by meeting a minimum electric efficiency. In addition, all internal combustion engines, microturbines and gas turbines that operate on fossil fuel must satisfy both a 60 percent overall system efficiency and a NOx efficiency equal or less than .07lbs/MWh.
Application Fee Requirements
Application fees will only be required for uncertified new technologies that are in the process of being certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
Contact US
E-mail
selfgen@pge.com
Phone
415-973-6436
Fax
415-973-2510
Mailing Address
PG&E Solar and Customer Generation - SGIP
P.O. Box 7433
San Francisco, CA 94120
Street Address (for overnight deliveries)
PG&E Solar and Customer Generation - SGIP
245 Market St., MC N7R
San Francisco, CA 94105-1797
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