Before a project can generate SREC IIs, DOER must qualify the project for the RPS Solar Carve-Out II. Projects may qualify as part of an Aggregation or as an Independent Generation Unit. All prospective applicants must submit a Statement of Qualification Application (SQA) via the online registration platform hosted by the MassCEC and administered by DOER.
SREC II Statement of Qualification Application (SQA)
SREC II Statement of Qualification Application (SQA) User Guide
SREC II Statement of Qualification Application (SQA) Glossary of Terms
Authorization to Interconnect
SREC II generation cannot commence before the date on which the system has received the local utility’s authorization to interconnect. For Independent Generation Units and Aggregations, authorization to interconnect must be provided for each individual project via the online registration platform.
Project Owners that have not received the authorization to interconnect will need to qualify via the Assurance of Qualification process, which is outlined in the Guideline on the following page.
Other Required Documentation
Applicants may be required to submit other documentation depending on the type of project for which they are seeking qualification. Many of these documents can be submitted directly via the online registration platform.
Required Documentation by Project Type
Emergency Power Generation Unit
- Copy of electric bill showing at least one year of on-site electric consumption; or
- Estimate of yearly on-site electric consumption
Low or Moderate Income Housing
- Evidence that 100% of the electricity or net-metering credits from the project is being delivered to a facility that qualifies as low or moderate income housing
Guideline Regarding the Definition of Low or Moderate Income Housing
Community Shared Solar Generation Units
- Copy of Schedule Z showing net metering credit allocation
Ground mounted projects >25 kW with 67% or more on-site use
- Copy of electric bill showing at least one year of on-site electric consumption; or
- Estimate of yearly on-site electric consumption
Brownfield Generation Unit
- DOER has developed the following draft Guideline in consultation with MassDEP regarding the pre-determination of whether or not a particular site meets the definition of Brownfield in 225 CMR 14.00.
Guideline Regarding the Definition of Brownfield
Landfill Generation Unit
- Copy of MassDEP issued post-closure use permit
Member of Aggregation
DOER Review and Approval of Application
Applications that are incomplete, inaccurate, or include ineligible projects will not be reviewed further until the open issues have been completely rectified to the satisfaction of DOER. Within 30 days of receipt of an incomplete, ineligible, or inaccurate application, DOER will notify the applicant. The submission of incomplete applications may result in significant delays.
Once a Generation Unit or Aggregation has been approved by DOER, a Statement of Qualification will be mailed to the designated Authorized Representative of the Generation Unit/Aggregation. The Authorized Representative will also be notified of their qualification by email. Delays may occur during periods of high demand, vacations, and holidays.
DOER reserves the right to inspect sites and/or request additional technical information prior to approving or denying applications.