Rhode Island Renewable Energy Growth Program

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Rhode Island Renewable Energy Growth Program

Reference Materials

Please review before submitting an application:

• Renewable Energy Growth Program Tariff for Residential Customers, RIPUC No. 2151-A (PDF)

• Rhode Island Renewable Energy Growth Program Solicitation and Enrollment Process Rules for Small-Scale Solar Projects (PDF)

• Renewable Energy Growth Program Tariff for Non-Residential Customers, RIPUC No. 2152-A (PDF)

• Rhode Island Renewable Energy Growth Program Solicitation and Enrollment Process Rules for Solar (>25kW), Wind, Hydro and Anaerobic Digester Projects (PDF)

Note: For the best experience, we recommend completing this application using Google Chrome.

** Prior to utilizing the web application to submit your bid, please ensure that you have the following completed items below (in PDF format) that will be needed in order to fill out and submit the web application:

• Valid (signed by applicant and National Grid) Impact Study for Renewable DG (ISRDG) and/or Interconnection Service Agreement. Save this as "Attachment 1 - RI#######" (your RI Interconnection Unique ID #).
• Existing hydro generation project material financial investment documentation, if applicable. Save this file as "Attachment 2 - RI#######" (your RI Interconnection Unique ID #).
• Project Segmentation and Tax Credit Eligibility Affidavit. Save this file as "Attachment 3 - RI#######" (your RI Interconnection Unique ID #).
• Assessor's maps. Save this file as "Attachment 4 - RI#######" (your RI Interconnection Unique ID #).

The application below was designed to require applicants to input information in all required fields, upload requested documents, and submit the application during a given session. This web application does not allow applicants to save information and return at a later time; all inputs will be lost if the application is not submitted prior to exiting. After submitting an online application, you will receive an email confirmation statement highlighting all inputs that were submitted in your enrollment application.

Applicant / Authorized Representative's Signature Certification Form

I, the undersigned, affirm that I am duly authorized to file this Application for the Rhode Island Renewable Energy Growth Program on behalf of the Project listed below. I hereby certify that all statements and representations made in this Application are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and I affirm that I have a positive duty to ascertain and maintain the accuracy of the statements made in this Application. I personally reviewed the statements set forth below and affirm that they are true and correct. I understand the requirements, terms and conditions of the Rhode Island Renewable Energy Growth Program, and I certify that the project submitted meets both the eligibility and threshold requirements of the program, as referenced in Solicitation and Enrollment Process Rules: (Check all that apply. All items below must remain "true" for the duration of the term, or the project is not eligible to participate in the program)

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Check each of the following boxes as confirmation regarding the Project:

*Is an Eligible Renewable Energy Resource;

*Has a nameplate capacity equal to or less than 5 MW;

*Will interconnect with the distribution system of The Narragansett Electric Company and will be located in The Narragansett Electric Company ISO-NE load zone;

*The Applicant owns or leases (or has an executed, exclusive, unconditional option to own or lease) the site (or residence in the case of Residential Small-Scale Solar Project) on which the project will be located, and that it has any additional rights required to develop and operate the Project at the site;

Isnotalready operating (possible exception for pre-existing hydro generation);

*Isnotunder construction, except for preparatory site work that is less than 25% of the estimated total project cost;

*Isnotfully financed for construction;

*Isnota segment of a distributed generation project on the same parcel or contiguous parcels that would create multiple projects in order to qualify under smaller size project classifications;

*An Interconnection Application for the Project has been submitted and a completed Impact Study for Renewable Distributed Generation ("ISRDG") has been received, if needed, or a valid Interconnection Service Agreement has been signed by applicant and National Grid;

Meets the SolarWise Bonus Award Eligibility Criteria, and the Applicant seeks a SolarWise Bonus Award for the Project.

Submitted by (exact legal entity):*

Project Owner:*

Authorized Representative:*

Title:*

Date Signed:*

Instructions for completing an Application

Read these instructions carefully to properly complete this short-form application. Please provide complete responses to the information requested on this application. It is not acceptable to simply state "See attached…". If responses are incomplete, National Grid reserves the right to no longer consider the project under the current enrollment. Attach the requested documents and name them appropriately, using the unique customer number assigned on the interconnection application (for example, "Attachment 1 - RI #######"). Attachments are only accepted in PDF format. Unless supplemental documents are specifically requested by National Grid as attachments, the Company will not review any additional information that is provided beyond the application requirements.

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Section 1: Applicant Contact Information

Applicant Name:*

Project Name:*

Account # (customers only):

Interconnection Application # (example: RI-12345678):*

Project Contact Name:*

Address:*

City/Town:*

State:*

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Zip Code:*

Phone:*

Fax:

Email:*

Alternate Project Contact Email:

Project Owner Contact Email:*

Project Owner Contact Phone:*

Website Address:

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Section 2: Project Summary

Relationship between the applicant and the project site (check applicable):*

Owner / Self
Developer
Lessee (Executed Lease or Option to Lease)

Note: The Company reserves the right to request documentation that demonstrates that you own or lease (or have an executed, unconditional option to own or lease) the site on which the proposed project will be located, and that you have additional rights required in order to develop and operate the project at the site.

Nature of this site’s activity/business (e.g., Manufacturing; Wholesale/Retail Trade; Financial Services; Government/Municipality; Transportation; Residential):*

Project Location:

Please provide assessor's maps for the project site. Save this file as "Attachment 4 - RI#######" (your RI Interconnection Unique ID #).

Attach File:
(Only PDF files up to 4MB)

Street Address:*

City / Town:*

State:*

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Zip Code:*

Renewable Technology:*

Select One Solar PV - Rooftop Solar PV - Ground Mount Solar PV – Combined Rooftop and Ground Mount Wind Anaerobic Digestion Hydropower

Renewable Energy Class:*

Select Renewable Technology

Nameplate Capacity kW:*

Net Capacity kW AC:*

Maximum Hourly Output kWh AC Per Hour:*

Expected Annual Energy Output MWh AC per year:*

Performance Guarantee Deposit ($):*

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Section 3: Bid Pricing Information

Medium-Scale Solar projects are not required to submit a bid price as part of their application. Medium-Scale Solar projects applicants should insert "N/A" in the field below. Large-Scale Solar, Commercial-Scale Solar and Distributed Generation projects for Other Eligible Technologies shall bid a price per kilowatt-hour for the entire output of the facility (net of any station service) for the approved tariff term length, which price shall not exceed the applicable ceiling price.

Price (cents/kWh):*

(Up to two decimal places)

Payment Option (refer to the Renewable Energy Growth Program Tariff for Non-Residential Customer for details):*

Option1
Option2

Section 4: Interconnection Requirements

Please check if the applicable items below have been completed and provide either the Interconnection Service Agreement (preferred) or the Impact Study for Renewable DG as a file named "Attachment 1 - RI #######" (your RI Interconnection Unique ID #):

Interconnection Application:*

Select Completed Not Completed

Impact Study for Renewable DG (ISRDG):*

Select Completed Not Completed

Interconnection Service Agreement (signed by applicant and National Grid):*

Select Completed Not Completed

Interconnection Application # (example: RI-12345678):*

Date Completed:*

Attach File:
(Only PDF files up to 4MB)

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Section 5: Financing

Estimated Total Development Costs($):*

Please provide a brief summary of all sources of funding that will be applied to the Project, including owner’s equity, bank loans, government financing and grants. Include dollar amounts if available.*

Check here if this is an existing hydro generation project that is already operating. You must provide reasonable evidence that this project is in need of a material financial investment in order to restore or maintain reliable and efficient operation and meet all regulatory, environmental or operational requirements. Provide this information as a file named "Attachment 2 - RI ####### "(your RI Interconnection Unique ID #).

Attach File:
(Only PDF files up to 4MB)

Please complete the Project Segmentation and Tax Credit Eligibility Affidavit and provide it as a file named "Attachment 3 - RI #######" (your RI Interconnection Unique ID #).

Attach File:*
(Only PDF files up to 4MB)

Section 6: Permitting & Zoning

Construction Permits:

Federal Permits: / Regulatory Authority(ies): / Date of Receipt or Anticipated Date of Receipt:
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State Permits: / Regulatory Authority(ies): / Date of Receipt or Anticipated Date of Receipt:
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Local / County Permits: / Regulatory Authority(ies): / Date of Receipt or Anticipated Date of Receipt:
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Operating Permits:

Federal Permits: / Regulatory Authority(ies): / Date of Receipt or Anticipated Date of Receipt:
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State Permits: / Regulatory Authority(ies): / Date of Receipt or Anticipated Date of Receipt:
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Local / County Permits: / Regulatory Authority(ies): / Date of Receipt or Anticipated Date of Receipt:
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Project Schedule

For each milestone below, list the projected date of achievement:

Permitting:*

Acquisition of Real Property & Site Control Rights:*

Purchase of Equipment:*

Commencement of Construction:*

Completion of construction of facility and all interconnection facilities necessary for operation:*

Achievement of Output Certification (not applicable for Small or Medium-Scale Solar):*

Registration of the facility with ISO-NE and NEPOOL GIS:*

Receipt of Statement of Qualification as an Eligible Renewable Energy Resource from the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission:*

Achievement Of Commercial Operation:*

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