Transitioning the California Energy Commission Eligible Equipment List to a National Platform: Options and Potential Funding Models

Sarah Truitt, Erin Nobler, Nathan Blair, Sarah Kurtz, Daniel Studer, Vitaliy Krasko, Daniel Hillman

Research output: NRELTechnical Report

Abstract

The Energy Commission called on the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL)'s Solar Technical Assistance Team to explore various pathways for supporting continued evolution of the list. NREL staff utilized the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE), California Solar Initiative (CSI) data, and information from in-depth interviews to better understand the impact of a lack of an updated list and suggest potential solutions. A total of 18 people from state energy offices, rebate program administrators, utilities, national testing laboratories, private companies, nonprofit organizations, and the federal government were interviewed between July and September 2013. CSI data were analyzed to illustrate the monetary benefits of the algorithm behind calculating performance of PV modules included on the list. The primary objectives of this study are to: 1) Determine the impact of not maintaining the list, and 2) Explore alternatives to the State of California's maintenance of the list.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages23
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/TP-7A40-68115

Keywords

  • California Energy Commission
  • California Solar Initiative
  • DSIRE
  • renewables

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