Workshop
SDCP hosted a workshop to describe the mechanics of the FIT program and the application process.
Help us expand the availability of local renewable energy resources! Become a small-scale, wholesale seller of renewable energy from a qualifying, small-scale, distributed renewable generating and energy system on your property through our Feed-In Tariff program.
A FIT program is an energy purchasing program from SDCP that allows you to sell energy from a small-scale, distributed renewable generating system within our service territory. The FIT program establishes standard, non-negotiable rules, contract terms, and base price for all eligible small-scale generating systems.
Under the FIT program, SDCP is only the buyer of electricity and does not develop, build, or own the generating systems.
It’s important to note that a Feed-In Tariff program is not the same as Net Energy Metering (NEM) program. If you wish to install solar on your home to offset your monthly electricity consumption, please take a look at our NEM program.
To be eligible for SDCP’s FIT program, a generating system must meet the following criteria:
For the complete details of eligibility, please review the Feed-In Tariff (FIT) Schedule.
The program has a total program capacity of 6 megawatts (MW).
Currently, all 6 MW of capacity are available. As SDCP executes FIT contracts, the available capacity will be updated.
To help accomplish our goal of reducing emissions, we have set our FIT price to encourage renewable energy delivery during peak hours when emissions are the highest. Our price is based on the Time-of-Delivery.
To help support local businesses and create positive local economic development benefits, SDCP will provide a bonus pricing incentive for the first five (5) years of the contract on top of the base price for projects that meet the following criteria:
SDCP’s Board of Directors adopted the Inclusive and Sustainable Workforce Policy to further the goals of SDCP to demonstrate quantifiable economic benefits to the region including:
All contractors and subcontractors performing work on any SDCP FIT project are required to pay at least the prevailing rate of wages. Additionally, construction contractors or subcontractors are encouraged to utilize local businesses, local apprenticeship programs, fair compensation practices (including proper assignment of work to crafts that traditionally perform the work), and the use of a skilled and trained workforce.
Each project will need to execute a non-negotiable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Applicants can select either ten (10), fifteen (15) or twenty (20) years as the delivery term.
View the FIT PPA template for the complete terms of the agreement.
A $500 non-refundable application fee is due at the time of application submittal.
Additionally, applicants are required to pay three refundable deposits:
Ready to become a small-scale generator? Follow this process to apply!
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Before applying, please review the application checklist below. To apply, you will need:
Once a complete application is received, you will get an automated email confirming submission. SDCP will review for completeness within 20 business days. Incomplete applications will be rejected and returned to applicant with no further processing.
Use the following button to apply. You will be taken to an application hosted by JotForm.
SDCP hosted a workshop to describe the mechanics of the FIT program and the application process.