(a) (1) It is the intent of the Legislature that the self-generation incentive program increase deployment of distributed generation and energy storage systems to facilitate the integration of those resources into the electrical grid, improve efficiency and reliability of the distribution and transmission system, and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, peak demand, and ratepayer costs. It is the further intent of the Legislature that the commission, in future proceedings, provide for an equitable distribution of the costs and benefits of the program. (2) The commission, in consultation with the Energy Commission, may authorize the annual collection of not more than double the amount authorized for the self-generation incentive program in the 2008 calendar year, through December 31, 2024. The commission shall require the administration of the program for distributed energy resources originally established pursuant to Chapter 329 of the Statutes of 2000 until January 1, 2026. On January 1, 2026, the commission shall provide repayment of all unallocated funds collected pursuant to this section to reduce ratepayer costs. (b) (1) Eligibility for incentives under the self-generation incentive program that are funded through the annual collection authorized pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) shall be limited to distributed energy resources that the commission, in consultation with the State Air Resources Board, determines will achieve reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases pursuant to the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (Division 25.5 (commencing with Section 38500) of the Health and Safety Code). (2) On or before July 1, 2015, the commission shall update the factor for avoided greenhouse gas emissions based on both the most recent data available to the State Air Resources Board for greenhouse gas emissions from electricity sales in the self-generation incentive program administratorsâ service areas and current estimates of greenhouse gas emissions over the useful life of the distributed energy resource, including consideration of the effects of the California Renewables Portfolio Standard. (3) The commission shall adopt requirements for energy storage systems to ensure that eligible energy storage systems reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases. (c) Eligibility for the funding of any combustion-operated distributed generation projects using fossil fuel is subject to all of the following conditions: (1) An oxides of nitrogen (NO x ) emissions rate standard of 0.07 pounds per megawatthour and a minimum efficiency of 60 percent, or any other NO x emissions rate and minimum efficiency standard adopted by the State Air Resources Board. A minimum efficiency of 60 percent shall be measured as useful energy output divided by fuel input. The efficiency determination shall be based on 100-percent load. (2) Combined heat and power units that meet the 60-percent efficiency standard may take a credit to meet the applicable NO x emissions standard of 0.07 pounds per megawatthour. Credit shall be at the rate of one megawatthour for each 3,400,000 British thermal units (Btus) of heat recovered. (3) The customer receiving incentives shall adequately maintain and service the combined heat and power units so that during operation the system continues to meet or exceed the efficiency and emissions standards established pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2). (4) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a project that does not meet the applicable NO x emissions standard is eligible if it meets both of the following requirements: (A) The project operates solely on waste gas. The commission shall require a customer that applies for an incentive pursuant to this paragraph to provide an affidavit or other form of proof that specifies that the project shall be operated solely on waste gas. Incentives awarded pursuant to this paragraph shall be subject to refund and shall be refunded by the recipient to the extent the project does not op
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