Correct, but w/out the PV meter the system could not be commissioned. For the customer, it created a paper trail helping to verify the commissioning date.
On 12/3/08 1:32 PM, "Joel Davidson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It is nice to have a good working relationship with the utility, but > scheduling and placing meters are just part of the job, not commissioning. > > > From: David Brearley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> > Sent: Wednesday, December 3, 2008 11:19:11 AM > Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] system commissioning time frames > > Kirpal, > > Back in 2005 when the rebates were first on the horizon, Austin Energy would > voluntarilyat the request of customershold off placing their PV kWh meter > until after January 1, 2006. The intent was to put off commissioning systems > before the rebate was available. > > Best, > > David > > > On 12/3/08 12:59 PM, "Kirpal Khalsa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> 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 <http://www.oregonsolarworks.com/> >> <http://www.oregonsolarworks.com> <http://www.oregonsolarworks.com/> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Home Power magazine >> >> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >> >> Options & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org >> >> >> David Brearley, Technical Editor >> SolarPro magazine >> NABCEP Certified PV Installer >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Direct: 541.261.6545 >> Fax: 541.512.0343 >> >> Visit our Web site at solarprofessional.com
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