[RE-wrenches] system commissioning time frames

[Eric Andrews]

Kirpal - The IRS states that a solar system can be turned on for testing the
system prior to the official "placed in service" date, which is somewhat
subjective. Technically, it's when the system is officially turned on and
left on.  So, your customer could leave the system off until Jan. 1.  You
may want your customer to ok that w/ their CPA.
 
Eric R. Andrews
NABCEP Certified PV Installer
 
Eco Solar, Inc.
www.ecosolarnow.com
 
PO Box 5194
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
541-281-8252 cell
541-273-3200 office
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From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Kirpal
Khalsa
Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 11:00 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: [RE-wrenches] system commissioning time frames
 
Greetings......we recently installed a solar pv system on a residential
customer and it has been inspected by both the local electrical inspector
and the state rebate authority and approved.  Now that we have passed those
inspections, the next phase of the process is having the utility company
come out and install their new meter for net metering......I was wondering
if anyone has a definitive answer as to what actually commissions the
system?  We are thinking of having the power company hold off until after
the new year so that the customer can get the 2009 tax credits instead of
the 2008 credits.......
The question is does the system get commissioned once it is inspected or
once the power company gets the new meter installed so that the system can
actually be turned on.....
Thanks for any advice.......It actually could be worth its weight in
gold!.......
Cheers,
Kirpal Khalsa
Renewable Energy Systems
www.oregonsolarworks.com
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