LADWP Solar [RE-wrenches]

[Max Balchowsky]

Graham, do I hear you saying that if I install equipment in LA under the CEC
rebates at $4.50 a watt rather than LADWP at $6.00 per watt that I'm not
under the same scrutiny ( such as 10 KW systems not being locked out because
it's PUC money)????????

Max

max at seesolar.com
SEE Systems
see the future www.seesolar.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Graham Owen" <graham at solarexpert.com>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 8:52 PM
Subject: LADWP Solar [RE-wrenches]


> Wrenches:
>
> For anyone interested the following is the latest information about the
> LADWP solar program.  The lockout is expected to end on or about August
> 15th 2002.   Out of the approximately 300 systems installed City wide 32
> have been locked out.  LADWP management decided that no more than 35
> systems should be locked out so recently there have been no more LADWP
> inspections, resulting in no rebates being paid and no more lockouts.
>
> When the solar program resumes there are new rules which specifically
> address the "lockable disconnect".  Contractors will have to make an
> appointment with a Department Electric Service Representative (ESR) to
> meet at the site to determine an appropriate location for the switch.
> Next, the system is installed and inspected by L.A. department of
> Building and Safety.  Paperwork is sent to LADWP.  Next, LADWP send out
> their own inspector to determine if the system installed is un-shaded
> between 9:00-4:00 and up to LADWP standards.  Next, the ERS inspects the
> meter placement. Next, a meter spotter comes to the property and
> replaces the existing meter with a new one. Next, rebates will be paid.
>
> Here is a copy from paragraph four of the new rules:  "Even though PV
> systems are designed to shut down in the event of a power outage, our
> field personnel may elect to disconnect the systems, which is why
> switches must be accessible.  "Accessible" means that the switch cannot
> be located inside garages, sheds, fenced yards or areas with dogs, etc.
> that are typically locked when the homeowner is not present"
>
> Below is a little more information from the last meeting of the Mayors
> Solar Installation Executive Focus Group.
>
> When I asked a high ranking LADWP Manager "why systems 10kW and less are
> being locked out and not systems above 30kW?"  The reply was that these
> systems are funded by the PUC not LADWP and it would be crazy not to
> allow State money to fund sources of generation in the LADWP grid.  Next
> I asked, "What are you doing with the Public Benefits Trust money which
> should be funding the LADWP solar program?"  I was told "collecting
> interest on it".
>
> Perhaps one may wonder if enough money is in the bank by August 15th to
> allow for funding the solar program on the interest alone?
>
> One a separate but possibly interesting subject to some:  Below is a
> link to an interesting LADWP web page that states that high voltage DC
> power transmits more efficiently over long distances than AC.  As well
> as the use of Thyristor Valve's to invert DC to AC.
>
> http://web.ladwp.com/~bulkpower/Eastern_Stations/Adelanto/ippinfo.htm
>
> Graham Owen
> GO Solar Company
>
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