OAR 860-088-0040: Project Pre-Certification

(1) The Project Manager must submit an application for project pre-certification to the Program Administrator. (2) An application for pre-certification must include: (a) Documentation of Project Manager registration; (b) A detailed description of the project including location, nameplate capacity, performance characteristics, and plan for project end of useful life; (c) Permitting requirements and status of compliance; (d) All documentation relevant to the interconnection process as provided in OAR chapter 860, division 82; (e) Participant acquisition approach; (f) Proposed marketing materials; (g) Proposed forms and standard contracts for ownership interests and subscriptions; (h) Plan for meeting applicable low-income capacity requirements; (i) Payment of any applicable application fees; and (j) Other information or documentation as set forth in the Program Implementation Manual. (3) The Program Administrator reviews applications for pre-certification in the order received to determine compliance with applicable requirements. The Program Administrator must notify the Project Manager of any deficiencies and allow reasonable time for remedy. (4) Once a project is pre-certified, the Project Manager may execute contracts with participants for ownership or subscription interests. (5) A project remains pre-certified for a period of 18 months, unless granted an extension. If not certified within this period, the project forfeits its place in the queue of pre-certified projects. The Project Manager must submit a new application for pre-certification to be considered for participation in the Community Solar Program. (6) The Project Manager must seek approval of any modification to a pre certified project relating to project elements set forth in the Program Implementation Manual. An amendment will not extend the 18-month period. The Program Implementation Manual will prescribe the form and manner of amendment submission and approval.