Project Weights State Community Solar Administrating Agencies can prioritize projects based on two factors: 1. Expected Online Date: This category is calculated based on the expected online date for a project. Assigning higher weight to this characteristic…
Local LIHEAP administrating agencies are one of the four main user types on the Clean Energy Connector. This user consists of representatives from local LIHEAP administrating agencies, such as community action agencies, county offices, nonprofits, and…
Community solar subscription managers are one of the four main user types on the Clean Energy Connector. This user consists of representatives from community solar subscription manager organizations who support enrollment in community solar projects…
State Community Solar Administrators are one of the four main user types on the Clean Energy Connector, consisting of representatives from the state’s community solar program administering agency. Their role on the Connector includes the following: *1.…
Household Weights Household Weights State LIHEAP Administrating Agencies have the option to assign weights to household characteristics to help ensure that households with the greatest need are connected to projects that offer the highest savings levels…
States must have the following in place to use the Connector: A low-income community solar program that meets the minimum savings requirement of 20% (see above) and agrees to enforce minimum consumer protection requirements. Partnership between the state…
The Connector is aligned with the Inflation Reduction Act 48(e) tax credit savings definition. Each qualifying household must be provided a bill credit discount rate of at least 20% difference between the financial benefit (utility bill credits, reduction…
The State LIHEAP Administrators are one of the four main user types on the Clean Energy Connector. This user consists of representatives from the state’s LIHEAP administering agency. Their main role on the Connector includes the following: 1. Invite…
First, states must individually opt into using the Connector. This includes signing an agreement with NREL and working with DOE to implement the Connector. States should reach out to DOE to express interest. In states where the Connector is available,…
The Clean Energy Connector is approved by the Department of the Treasury for income verification for the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program 48(e) outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act. For additional details, see question 44 in the Department…
Both the State LIHEAP administrating agency and Local LIHEAP administrators have the ability to upload household information to the Connector. The state may decide to consolidate household information and perform the upload on behalf of the local agencies.…
The account creation process is simple and should be consistent with the sign-up process for other types of internet accounts. If you are the first person creating an account for your organization: A Connector Administrator (currently the National Renewable…
In order for a household to be listed on the Connector, the following are required: -Household received community solar education materials during their LIHEAP enrollment process -Household opts in to be connected to a community solar subscription through…
In order for a subscription manager to list a community solar subscription/project on the Clean Energy Connector, the subscription must include the following requirements: -Must achieve the 20% bill discount rate (as described above) -Project has an…
LIHEAP households will not directly use the Connector software. The users of the Connector include subscription managers, local LIHEAP administrators, and state program administrators. LIHEAP households will opt into community solar and consent to having…
The account creation process is simple and should be consistent with the sign-up process for other internet accounts you may already be familiar with. If you are the first person creating an account for your organization: The Connector Administrator…
Subscription manager users can add projects as soon as they create their profile, however no projects will be reviewed by the state community solar program administrating agency until the agency has approved the organization to operate on the Connector.…
To create an account as a local LIHEAP administrating agency, the State LIHEAP Administrating Agency is responsible for “creating” new Local Agencies, and sending an invitation to the first person at that agency. If your local agency does not have an…
The account creation process is simple and should be consistent with the sign-up process for other internet accounts you may already be familiar with. If you are the first person creating an account for your organization: A Connector Administrator (currently…
See this link to view a basic orientation for the core functions of State Community Solar Program Administrating Agencies on the Clean Energy Connector. DISCLAIMER: This tutorial shows a pre-launch version of the Connector. The look and function of the…
See this link for a basic orientation for the core functions of State LIHEAP Administering Agencies on the Clean Energy Connector. DISCLAIMER: This tutorial shows a pre-launch version of the Connector. The look and function of the website is likely to…
See this link for a basic orientation for the core functions of Local LIHEAP Administering Agencies on the Clean Energy Connector. DISCLAIMER: This tutorial shows a pre-launch version of the Connector. The look and function of the website is likely to…
These tutorials show a pre-launch version of the Connector and give a basic orientation for the core functions of each user type. While The look and function of the website is likely to change over time, the core user experience will remain. The graphic…
The approval process is the same for both newly registered community solar subscription organization and newly submitted community solar projects. New pending organization and project applications will be displayed on the dashboard for State Community…