All Residential Projects and Nonresidential Projects ≤ 10 KW
The SGIP releases new forms as needed, and required forms vary by Program Administrator. For more information regarding required documents, please review the SGIP Handbook.
The SGIP application process is managed by an Applicant, an entity assigned by the Host Customer to submit documents on their behalf through the SGIP application portal. The Applicant is usually the contractor or developer for the project. Only the Applicant can access the application in the portal.
All projects must be assigned to an approved SGIP Developer (usually the contractor) in order to submit a reservation request. Information on becoming an approved developer can be found at www.selfgenca.com/home/dev_register.
All nonresidential projects greater than 10 kW apply for the Self-Generation Incentive Project via the three-step process.
Step 1
Reservation Request
Applicants
Program Administrator
Submit Reservation Request Form (RRF) and accompanying documentation
Required documents may vary based on budget category, system size and technology type.
Project is assigned funding
*For Residential Solar and Storage Equity projects only, the new Advanced Payment Program allows SGIP developers to receive 50% of the project incentive upon receiving a Confirmed Reservation Letter, helping reduce upfront cost barriers for low-income Host Customers.
Reviews Reservation Request Form (RRF)
The Program Administrator reviews your application and supporting documentation. You may receive notice for missing information or clarification during this process.
Confirmed Reservation Letter Issued
Advanced Payment Program 50% upfront incentive payment (if applicable*)
Step 2
Incentive Claim
Applicants
Program Administrator
Submit Incentive Claim Form (ICF) and accompanying documentation
Incentive Claim Form (ICF) documents are on the resources page of the application portal under Program Provided Application Documents and Forms.
Reviews Incentive Claim Form (ICF) documents
Schedules site inspection (if applicable)
Project approved
Incentive payment process begins or, if applicable, Advanced Payment Program 50% final incentive payment
Performance-Based Incentive (PBI) process begins (non-residential projects only)
Only non-residential projects are subject to Performance-Based Incentive (PBI).
Questions
For more information about the project or the application process, contact the project team at sgip@energycenter.org.