Participants using backup generators powered by biomethane, natural gas, or diesel that are remotely controllable shall receive a one-time bonus incentive of $2.00/kW or $1.50/horsepower (HP), as defined on the specification sheet of the generator. To be considered remotely controllable, the backup generator must be:
Able to start and stop operation without physical intervention on site.
Connected to controls by the internet, a local area network, or similar on-site network.
Capable of ramping to the full power output (kW or HP) capacity within 15 minutes.
Able and programmed to log and record generator runtime, fuel consumption, or electric generation in hourly or subhourly increments.
Participants may receive this controllable generation incentive after the system is installed and operational.
Backup generators receiving the controllable generation incentive are subject to additional dispatch limitations described in Chapter 3.E of the DSGS Program Guidelines.
The total amount of incentives paid under this section shall be limited to $2,000,000 and may be paid from funds from the Distributed Electricity Backup Assets Account.