SDCP's Feed-In Tariff (FIT) Application

By completing and submitting this application, applicants agree to:

1) pursue the construction and operation of a new (not yet delivering electricity to the grid) source of renewable electricity;

2) review, understand and abide by all of the terms and conditions identified in the San Diego Community Power (SDCP) Feed-in Tariff Program (Feed-In Tariff and Power Purchase Agreement) adopted on January 28, 2021 and revised December 16, 2021;

3) pay the required fees and deposits;

4) Review SDCP’s Inclusive and Sustainable Workforce Policy to ensure compliance, and

5) immediately notify SDCP in the event any of the information provided in this application changes or ceases to be correct.

Applicant Company Name*

Applicant Form of Business*

Applicant State of Organization*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

State

Applicant's Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

Applicant's Mailing Address (if different)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

Applicant's Point of Contact's Name*

First NameLast Name

Applicant's Title*

Applicant's E-mail*

Confirmation Email

Applicant's Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

If applicant is a company rather than an individual, briefly describe the ownership structure of the company, including full legal name and valid phone number of all principals

Project (Facility) Name*

Project Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

Zip Code

Parcel Number*

Permitting Agency/Jurisdiction*

Evidence of Application for Applicable Permits*

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Renewable Resource Type (Fuel Source)*

Proposed Generator Capacity in kW (at point of delivery)*

Will the eligible resource include energy storage systems (e.g., battery storage)*

YesNo

Expected Commercial Operation Date*

Date

Delivery Term Option beginning from the Commercial Operation Date*

10 Years15 Years20 Years

Is there SDCP/SDG&E service at this address?*

YESNO

If yes, enter the SDG&E Account #

Site Control. Briefly describe the site control for this project (lease, direct ownership or other): *

Evidence of site control throughout the Delivery Term of the Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) and form of site control*

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Financial Plan. Briefly describe your intended financing plan for the referenced generator. Identify prospective partners and intended share of ownership assigned to each.*

Expected Annual Energy Output in kWh*

Feed-in Tariff Generation Forecast*

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Select the bonuses for which you are applying and will document

Local BusinessPreviously Developed SiteSited within a Community of Concern

Local Business: To qualify for the Local Business bonus, applicants must utilize a project developer and/or prime contractor which is headquartered within a member community of SDCP. If this bonus is desired, please list such entities, including related business addresses and business license numbers.

Previously Developed Sites: If applicable, briefly describe the location where the generator will be installed

Sited within a Community of Concern: To qualify for this bonus, applicants must consult either the City of San Diego’s Climate Equity Index (CEI), City of Chula Vista’s Climate Equity Index (CEI) or the CalEnviroScreen Disadvantaged Communities Map and indicate the Census Tract in which the Eligible Resource will be located. In the case of the CEI, the Census Tract must be designated as Very Low or Low Access. Please note that SDCP’s Communities of Concern may be expanded in the future, with more information to follow.

Generator Interconnection (SDG&E)
As the organization responsible for distribution system planning, maintenance and safety, SDG&E will be your primary point of contact for all matters related to generator interconnection. Feed-in Tariff applicants will work directly with SDG&E during the generator interconnection process. Applicants should access SDG&E’s website for additional information regarding this process:

Description of Physical Interconnection Point*

Anticipated Interconnection Agreement Execution Date*

Date

Briefly describe your progress and timeline for completing SDG&E’s Generator Interconnection Process*

Tendered (draft) Interconnection Agreement or evidence project has passed Fast Track screening*

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I acknowledge and agree that my Feed-In Tariff application will not be considered accepted until SDCP receives and deposits the non-refundable Application Fee of $500.00 and the Reservation Security Deposit of $5 per kilowatt (kW) of proposed generator system size. Payments can be made via two options. Please select your prefer method of payment below.*

Automated Clearing House ("ACH") Transfer (Fastest)Physical check sent via mail

Important Notes:

If you selected ACH Transfer, SDCP staff will contact you via email to complete payment.

If you selected Physical checks, please send them via mail to:

San Diego Community Power
Attn: Feed-In Tariff
PO BOX 12716
San Diego, CA 92112

Application Queue
All applications will be accepted and queued on a first come-first served basis.

Fees
As noted above, the non-refundable application fee and the Reservation Security Deposit must be paid before the Feed-in Tariff application is considered complete.

Milestones and Schedule
At SDCP’s sole discretion, any project that fails to demonstrate substantial progress toward completion of any outstanding development checklist item/milestone may have its Feed-in Tariff Application rejected at any time. Specified timelines for each milestone are listed in Appendix E of the Power Purchase Agreement.

The applicant is encouraged to coordinate with assigned SDCP staff throughout the process. Please submit additional requisite documents to the assigned SDCP staff member as such documents become available, referencing the applicant’s assigned Feed-In Tariff (FIT) Record Number.

Application Submission

Upon receipt of all application materials, including the payment of applicable fees and deposit amounts, SDCP will perform a completeness review of such materials within 20 business days. Incomplete applications will be rejected and returned to applicant with no further processing. Applicant may resubmit application with correction of deficiencies. Subject to available FIT Program capacity, SDCP will approve complete applications within 30 business days of application submittal. Information received by SDCP in conjunction with this application is considered public information. SDCP will not be deemed to have accepted Applicant’s offer and will not be bound by any term thereof, unless and until authorized representatives of Applicant and SDCP execute a FIT PPA. Prior to such execution, SDCP reserves the right to reject any Application, at any time and for any reason whatsoever, in its sole discretion.

Confirmation of application receipt will be delivered by email along with a submission ID. Following completeness review and approval of the application, SDCP will assign an SDCP staff member and FIT Record Number. For any questions regarding this application or SDCP’s Feed-in Tariff Program, please contact us at info@sdcommunitypower.org.

By submission of this Feed-in Tariff Application, I acknowledge that I have reviewed and accept SDCP’s FIT Program Application Terms & Conditions and SDCP's FIT Schedule.*

Date

Feed-In Tariff Application

Applicant Information

Eligible Resource Information

Bonus Incentive Information

Interconnection

Application Fee & Reservation Security Deposit

Application Terms & Conditions