funding. In addition to a SASH extension, GRID Alternatives also proposes adopting a complementary program as long as it is designed to incentivize participation. GRID cites the Joint Solar Parties Disadvantaged Communities VNM (DAC-VNEM), SCE’s community/shared solar program or CleanCARE as potential complementary programs, but does not make a specific recommendation. IREC IREC proposes creating the program, which CARE “CleanCARE” customers could authorize the use of CARE funds to purchase renewable generation from a third-party owned facility. Participating customers would move to standard, non-CARE rates and receive kWh bill credits (assuming that the current NEM structure is carried forward) that would be guaranteed to result in a total bill less than or equal to the amount it would otherwise have been under standard CARE rates. IREC proposes that CleanCARE begin as a 5MW pilot program and expand if successful. In addition to CleanCARE, IREC supports adopting several complementary programs to create a suite of alternatives for disadvantaged communities. IREC specifically supports SEIA/Vote Solar’s DAC-VNM proposal and an incentive enhancement, which could include implementation of the AB 693 program. PG&E PG&E originally proposed creating the program under “SolarCARE” which CARE customers in disadvantaged communities would be eligible to receive 100% of their annual usage from a PV system located in their community.
funding. In addition to a SASH extension, GRID Alternatives also proposes adopting a complementary program as long as it is designed to incentivize participation. GRID cites the Joint Solar Parties Disadvantaged Communities VNM (DAC-VNEM), SCE’s community/shared solar program or CleanCARE as potential complementary programs, but does not make a specific recommendation. IREC IREC proposes creating the “CleanCARE” program, which CARE customers could authorize the use of CARE funds to purchase renewable generation from a third-party owned facility. Participating customers would move to standard, non-CARE rates and receive kWh bill credits (assuming that the current NEM structure is carried forward) that would be guaranteed to result in a total bill less than or equal to the amount it would otherwise have been under standard CARE rates. IREC proposes that CleanCARE begin as a 5MW pilot program and expand if successful. In addition to CleanCARE, IREC supports adopting several complementary programs to create a suite of alternatives for disadvantaged communities. IREC specifically supports SEIA/Vote Solar’s DAC-VNM proposal and an incentive enhancement, which could include implementation of the AB 693 program. PG&E PG&E originally proposed creating the “SolarCARE” program under which CARE customers in disadvantaged communities would be eligible to receive 100% of their annual usage from a PV system located in their community.
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