OAR 860-088-0040
Project Pre-Certification
(1)
The Project Manager must submit an application for project pre-certification to the Program Administrator.(2)
An application for pre-certification must include:(a)
Documentation of Project Manager registration;(b)
A detailed description of the project including location, nameplate capacity, performance characteristics, and plan for project end of useful life;(c)
Permitting requirements and status of compliance;(d)
All documentation relevant to the interconnection process as provided in OAR chapter 860, division 82;(e)
Participant acquisition approach;(f)
Proposed marketing materials;(g)
Proposed forms and standard contracts for ownership interests and subscriptions;(h)
Plan for meeting applicable low-income capacity requirements;(i)
Payment of any applicable application fees; and(j)
Other information or documentation as set forth in the Program Implementation Manual.(3)
The Program Administrator reviews applications for pre-certification in the order received to determine compliance with applicable requirements and presents applications to the Commission for pre-certification. The Program Administrator must notify the Project Manager of any deficiencies and allow reasonable time for remedy.(4)
Once the Commission pre-certifies a project, the Project Manager may execute contracts with participants for ownership or subscription interests.(5)
A project remains pre-certified for a period of 18 months, unless granted an extension by Commission order. 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)
The Project Manager must seek Commission 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.
Source:
Rule 860-088-0040 — Project Pre-Certification, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=860-088-0040.