Introduction
This page reviews what to expect once a project achieves a Tier 1 Operational Certificate and the processes following the milestone.
Instructions
Congratulations on this milestone. 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 and producing, 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 loaded to NYGATS before the Statement of Qualification (SoQ) is issued. If a Seller does not adhere to this requirement, NYGATS 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 Tier 1 REC creation.
The Agreement’s Delivery Start Date is the first of the month following the project’s Commercial Operation date. The NYGATS Account Holder for the project is able to sell Tier-1 RECs on the open marked prior to the Delivery Start of the NYSERDA’s agreement. For example, if you declare Commercial Operation and start generating electricity on August 17, the Delivery Start Date will be September 1. Sellers are free to sell Tier -1 RECs generatd from August 17th through August 31st to any interested party.
Please review Tier 1 – Obtaining a Statement of Qualification Guide
After receiving your SoQ, please send it to your Project Manager who is indicated in the Salesforce portal for your project as this is a requirement of Operational Certification (Op Cert) for your NYSERDA Agreement.
Your Project Manager will provide you with a list of additional documents needed for Operational Certification. Invoicing cannot begin until everything contractually is complete, to avoid delays please be timely in providing any requested documentation.
You will also need to confirm your Payee W-9 Tax ID No. is correct 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.
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 Project Manager (listed in the Portal) via email.
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.
Complete the Project Role Update Form Contact Form and submit to your NYSERDA Project Manager. Once payments commence, all Billing contacts will receive automated messages for invoice payments. At least one Billing Contact must have Portal access to review and approve invoices.
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.
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.
Once Operational Certification is achieved, the NYSERDA Project Manager will schedule a handover call with the NYSERDA settlements team to review invoicing process and answer any questions.
Once operating, please provide hourly generation data on at least a quarterly basis. Please send to GENDATA@nyserda.ny.gov, or contact your NYSERDA Project Manager to arrange an alternate delivery method.
NYSERDA’s Agreement requires that you collaborate with NYSERDA’s Communications Unit, or RS program staff, regarding the preparation of any press release, public announcement, publication or media interview with respect to the contract or project. Contact your Project Manager to be put in touch with NYSERDA’s Marketing and Communication Team.
Please review NYGATS Operating Rules. For questions related to your NYGATS Account, please see contacts. For questions related to Tier 1 eligibility, please contact Marci.Brunner@nyserda.ny.gov or your NYSERDA Project Manager.
Always refer to the current NYSERDA Project Manager listed in the Salesforce Portal.
