Design
What does the (E) and (N) stand for in the equipment description on the one line?
E= Existing
N= new
New main panel (or battery) indicate disconnect reconnect is needed.
What does ARC mean?
Architectural Review Committee
(Depending on UC)
What are the requirements for IA submittal?
CADs/Stamped Plans
Contract
Utility bill
HOI
Picture of meter
Disclosure form if the utility has one
What is the process to obtain a permit?
AHJ Object – Apply – Follow Up – Approved – Received
Where do you find the solo doc path?
Information section in Sales Force project page.
What are the reasons for revisions?
Utility Size Limits
Homeowner wants to add or remove to their system
Adder is needed
HOA/AHJ requirements
Onsite changes
What is the best real estate website to find the community name for an address?
Redfin
What are the required docs for submitting PTO?
Proof of Passed Inspection
(Some utilities require this be sent directly from the AHJ)
Photos of the install. Including photos of the Panels, AC Disconnects, Meter, Warning Labels, ETC.
What is always needed to submit for permit?
Stamped Plans
When verifying a jurisdiction where do you look?
AHJ registry
What are the factors of production output ?
The angle of the sun (solar window - varies by season)
Location
Weather
Peak sun hours per day
Azimuth of house/panels
Obstructions
Shading from buildings/trees
Output of each module
When an HOA needs a Land Plat Survey, can design do that?
Yes. Some HOA's want the panels shown on a copy of the land plat. Design will import the land plat into aurora and place the CAD file in the plat and scale to size for HOA.
Do all meters get changed out?
No some meters are reprogrammable and just need to be reprogrammed.
What are the submittal types?
Portal
In Person
What do you label utility payments under in Concur?
licenses and permitting
What is the "safest" method- Cleanest most preferred method for point of interconnection across all territories
Load Side Breaker
What is CC& R’s, and why is it important?
CC&R’s =(Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions)
It is best practice to review the CC&Rs to see if the community have any solar restrictions.
Why is AC/DC conversion important for utilities?
DC is the current that is produced by the panels, it is then changed to AC at the inverters for use in your home. The excess energy that gets put back out on to the grid is in AC. So utilities need to know that AC size so they are aware of how much electricity is being produced for safety of their linemen and to make sure the lines and transformers have capacity.
If you have never submitted a permit in an area, what is the first tool to utilize?
AHJ object
Notes and attachments:
-if not recent then look at recent projects.
Review recently submitted and APPROVED projects and their permitting prep documents.
What should you utilize for finding the BAM/BOM etc in each area?
The DIRECTORY
What point of interconnection is utilized to allow for PV systems up to the service limit of service entry (200a or more) but can be considered unsafe and is not accepted in many areas?
Service Side Tap
What states have HOA laws?
Arizona
California
Florida
Illinois
Louisiana
North Carolina
New Mexico
Nevada
Texas
Virginia
What are 3 states with unique requirements and what are they?
Texas-Texas uses Energy Providers and Rep Companies. Need=an ESID number and Meter Number
Florida- has a tiered application process. Anything over 10 kwac (Gross AC Power Rating) is Tier 2 and requires $1,000,000 in liability insurance.
North Carolina- HOI requirement "per each occurrence" Name to match exactly on UB/HOI & file for ROPC (Report of Proposed Construction) to be filed to state during IA submittal
Where do you find if a disconnect/reconnect needs to be applied for?
ONE LINE (N) next to main panel, or battery.
Where would you find a sales reps email on a Dealer project?
Salesperson email in opportunity or
Nick Glidden's master contact list.