Section 2870(a)(3)(A) does not preclude the Commission from adopting a modified DAC definition for other programs intended to assist DAC residents. As authorized in Section 2870 (b)(1), projects installed under SOMAH will count towards the satisfaction of the Commission’s obligation to ensure that NEM tariffs include options for expanding availability of solar generation in DACs. In addition, the Commission expects to adopt additional options to encourage installation of solar generation systems in disadvantaged communities in another decision in the near future. The PA, once chosen, will propose application procedures and eligibility documentation and requirements via a Tier 3 Advice Letter, using a process described in Section 6.2., below. Distribution of Program Benefits Use of VNEM Section 2870(g)(1) requires that the utility bill reductions in the SOMAH program must be: . . .achieved through tariffs that allow for the allocation of credits, such as virtual net metering tariffs designed for Multifamily Affordable Solar Housing Program participants, or other tariffs that may be adopted by the commission pursuant to Section 2827.1. All parties except TURN agree that the implementation of this section should be through the use of existing VNEM tariffs. As EFCA and Vote Solar point out, the Commission in D.1601044 committed to continue VNEM as part of the NEM successor tariff. As in the existing MASH program, VNEM tariffs provide a mechanism for allocating bill credits from system generation among the building occupants, including both common area electric accounts and the
Section 2870(a)(3)(A) does not preclude the Commission from adopting a modified DAC definition for other programs intended to assist DAC residents. As authorized in Section 2870 (b)(1), projects installed under SOMAH will count towards the satisfaction of the Commission’s obligation to ensure that NEM tariffs include options for expanding availability of solar generation in DACs. In addition, the Commission expects to adopt additional options to encourage installation of solar generation systems in disadvantaged communities in another decision in the near future. The PA, once chosen, will propose application procedures and eligibility documentation and requirements via a Tier 3 Advice Letter, using a process described in Section 6.2., below. Distribution of Program Benefits Use of VNEM Section 2870(g)(1) requires that the utility bill reductions in the SOMAH program must be: . . .achieved through tariffs that allow for the allocation of credits, such as virtual net metering tariffs designed for Multifamily Affordable Solar Housing Program participants, or other tariffs that may be adopted by the commission pursuant to Section 2827.1. All parties except TURN agree that the implementation of this section should be through the use of existing VNEM tariffs. As EFCA and Vote Solar point out, the Commission in D.1601044 committed to continue VNEM as part of the NEM successor tariff. As in the existing MASH program, VNEM tariffs provide a mechanism for allocating bill credits from system generation among the building occupants, including both common area electric accounts and the
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