Versions Compared

Old Version 24

changes.mady.by.user Eleanor Hovak

Saved on

compared with

New Version 25

changes.mady.by.user Eleanor Hovak

Saved on

Key

  • This line was added.
  • This line was removed.
  • Formatting was changed.


Panel
bgColor#f0f0f0
borderStylesolid

Introduction 

Congratulations on this milestonereaching commercial operation. Here is what to expect.

Your NYSERDA Project Manager will be reaching out shortly to touch base with you on next steps. Once the generator is registered in NYGATS and producing energy, it is important to understand the following:

  • In order for all eligible generation (including test energy) to be correctly flagged Tier-1, Seller must dispute any generation that is loaded to NYGATS NYGATS before the Statement of Qualification (SoQ) is issued. Contact NYGATS for assistance. If a Seller does not adhere to this requirement, NYGATS will will not be required to update RECS already created. Once the SoQ has been issued, Seller and NYSERDA will coordinate with NYGATS to accept the generation for Tier 1 REC creation.
  • The REC  Agreement’s Delivery Start Date is Contract Delivery Term usually starts the first of the month following the project’s Commercial Operation date. The NYGATS Account Holder for the project is able to sell any Tier-1 RECs on the open marked prior to the Delivery Start of the NYSERDA’s agreementpre-dating the Contract Delivery Term of its NYSERDA REC Agreement on the open market. For example, if you declare Commercial Operation and start generating electricity on August 17, the REC Agreement Contract Delivery Start Date Term will be September 1. Sellers are free to sell Tier -1 RECs generated from August 17 th through August 31st to through August 31 to any interested party.


Instructions

UI Steps
sizesmall


UI Step

Seller to review Tier 1 – Obtaining a Statement of Qualification Guide.

After receiving your SoQ, please send upload it to the LSR portal and notify your NYSERDA Project Manager who is (as indicated in the Portal for your project record), as this is a requirement of Operational Certification (Op Cert) for your NYSERDA REC Agreement.


UI Step

Seller and NYSERDA Project Manager to schedule a Pre-Operational Certification Meeting.

A typical agenda will include discussion of the following:

  • Review Payee W-9 Tax ID No.to ensure payments are sent to the correct entity

To view the Payee W-9 Tax ID No. log into Salesforce, then locate and access the correct Project Record.


Expand
titlescreenshot

Once in the Project Record, click the Details tab and review the Payee W-9 Tax ID No. in the Project Information. Verify that the Payee W-9 Tax ID No. is correct. If not, please contact your NYSERDA Project Manager.  Additional documents will be required in order to process a change to the Payee W-9 Tax ID No.

Expand
titlescreenshot

Add or Update Banking Account Information - EFT Form

To avoid processing errors and a delay in payment, it is highly recommended that you enroll to receive payments via ACH for the Payee Tax ID No. and Payee Supplier entity listed in the Portal. For information on how to set up, please visit Adding/Updating Banking Information – EFT Form.

  • Amendment of the REC Agreement  

At a minimum,  the Installed Capacity will be added to Installed Capacity will need to be added to Schedule 1.  Additional Additional modifications may be necessary, such as updating the Seller’s contact information in Section 19.01 Notices. The NYSERDA Project Manager will provide draft amendment to the Seller for review.

Tip

If a Payment Assignment or Modification is required, additional time will be required to process. The NYSERDA Project Manager will work with the NYSERDA Settlements Manager to ensure that any Payment Assignment or Modification is processed and approved prior to commencement of payments.

Important to Note: Execution of the Amendment to the REC Agreement is needed to achieve Operational Certification.

  • Return/Retention of Contract Security

The NYSERDA Project Manager will discuss return and/or partial retention of contract security, per your REC Agreement.

  • Project Role Update FormUpdates

Seller to provide a completed Project Role Update Form which will include an updated list of review Project Roles listed in the LSR Portal and notify the NYSERDA Project Manager of any updates to project specific contacts for once the project becomes operational, including an an Asset Manager and Billing contactContact. Seller can provide an updated Project Role Update Form again at any point in the future to update roles/contacts in the Portal. is responsible for ensuring Project Roles listed in the LSR Portal are always up to date.

Any Billing Contacts provided will receive automated messages for invoice payments. At least one Billing Contact must have Portal access to review and approve invoices.

Tip

Did you know? A Contact can be provided with Read Only Access to the Portal, which will allow that individual to only view the project record and related documents, including invoice payments. They will not be able to edit any fields or upload any documents. Email your NYSERDA Project Manager to request.


UI Step

Add or Update Banking Account Information - EFT Form
Only once the Payee W-9 Tax ID No. is confirmed to be correct by the Seller in the LSR portal, to avoid processing errors and a delay in payment, it is highly recommended that you enroll to receive payments via ACHfor the Payee Tax ID No. and Payee Supplier entity listed in the Portal. For information on how to set up, please visit Adding/Updating Banking Information – EFT Form.


UI Step

Project Specific Operational Certification Checklist 
The NYSERDA Project Manager will provide a project specific Operational Certification checklist that will identify additional documents that will be identifies documents/items required in order to achieve Operational Certification. To be completed within 10 days of the Bid Facility’s Commercial Operation DatePlease complete checklist and provide all documentation promptly.    

Tip

Review the generic Operational Certification Request Checklist as as a preview of what may what may be expected to be provided. 

  • Once Seller has you have addressed all items provided in the Project Specific -Specific Operational Certification Checklist, Seller will upload a the completed checklist to the appropriate document slot and all corresponding documentation in to the Portal “(OP-CERT) - Operational Certification Documents” document slot and notify the NYSERDA Project Manager. To be completed within 10 days of the Bid Facility’s Commercial Operation Date. 
  • NYSERDA Project Manager will review and alert the Seller you of any deficiencies. 
  • Once deficiencies are cured, NYSERDA will complete its Operational Certification review and make a determination (typically within 30 days). 
  • Seller will be notified by NYSERDA via email of the Operational Certification review determination. 


UI Step

Operational Certification Handover Meeting

Once Operational Certification is achieved, the NYSERDA Project Manager and Seller will schedule a handover call with the NYSERDA settlements team to review the invoicing process and answer any questions.

To better understand how Index REC payments are calculated please visit Tier 1 - REC Index Pricing Structure and Calculations.


UI Step

Reminders

Once operating, be sure to provide hourly generation data on at least a quarterly basis. Send to GENDATA@nyserda.ny.gov, or contact your NYSERDA Project Manager to arrange an alternate delivery method.

Review NYGATS Operating Rules. For questions related to your NYGATS Account, see NYGATS contacts. For questions related to Tier 1 eligibility, contact Marci.Brunner@nyserda.ny.gov or your NYSERDA Project Manager.


UI Step

Be sure to refer to the current NYSERDA Project Manager listed in the Portal.

Expand
titlescreenshot




...