California Public Utilities Commission RPS Compliance FAQs
This document contains frequently asked questions about the RPS compliance requirements for electricity retail sellers in California. It covers compliance deadlines, reporting instructions, and penalties. Essential for utilities and energy providers.
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How do I fill this out?
To fill out this form, gather all required data regarding your renewable procurement. Follow the instructions in the Compliance Report template. Submit the reports via the designated submission channels.
How to fill out the California Public Utilities Commission RPS Compliance FAQs?
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Gather required data on renewable procurement.
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Complete the RPS Compliance Report template.
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Include all necessary supporting documents.
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Submit the report and documents via secure FTP.
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Ensure public versions are served to the RPS service list.
Who needs the California Public Utilities Commission RPS Compliance FAQs?
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Electricity retail sellers to comply with California RPS requirements.
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Investor-owned utilities to report renewable procurement.
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Community Choice Aggregators to meet regulatory obligations.
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Electric service providers for compliance verification.
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Publicly owned utilities to ensure adherence to RPS program.
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What are the instructions for submitting this form?
To submit the RPS Compliance Report, retail sellers must email confidential versions of the report and all supporting documents to rpscompliance@cpuc.ca.gov via the CPUC's secure FTP website: https://kwftp.cpuc.ca.gov/. Public versions of the report should be served to the RPS service list. Ensure all documents are submitted electronically, as paper copy submissions are no longer required. For more detailed instructions, refer to the 'Instructions' tab of the RPS Compliance Report template.
What are the important dates for this form in 2024 and 2025?
In 2024 and 2025, the annual RPS Compliance Report is due on August 1 each year or the next working day if August 1 falls on a weekend. The Final RPS Compliance Reports are due 30 days after the approval of the Retail Seller Verification Report by the CEC.
What is the purpose of this form?
The purpose of this document is to ensure that all electricity retail sellers in California comply with the state's Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) program. It provides detailed information on the compliance requirements, deadlines, and penalties associated with the RPS. Retail sellers must adhere to these guidelines to avoid fines and ensure the state's renewable energy goals are met.
Tell me about this form and its components and fields line-by-line.
- 1. RPS Compliance Report: A comprehensive report detailing renewable procurement data.
- 2. Supporting Documents: Additional reports and documents required for compliance verification.
- 3. WREGIS Compliance Report: A report generated by the Western Renewable Energy Generation Information System.
- 4. Confidential RPS Contracts: Confidential versions of all RPS contracts for claimed facilities.
What happens if I fail to submit this form?
Failing to submit the RPS Compliance Report can result in penalties and non-compliance with state regulations.
- Penalty: A penalty of $50 per REC that is out of compliance will be imposed.
- Non-Compliance: Failure to submit may lead to non-compliance with the RPS program.
How do I know when to use this form?
- 1. Annual Compliance Reporting: To submit the annual RPS Compliance Report by the deadline.
- 2. Final Compliance Reporting: To submit the final Compliance Report after the CEC's verification.
- 3. Supporting Document Submission: To provide additional documents required for compliance review.
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What documents do I need to include with the RPS Compliance Report?
Include additional reporting documents such as the Narrative of Compliance Report, WREGIS Compliance Report, and confidential versions of RPS contracts.
Are paper copies of the Compliance Report required?
No, only electronic submissions are required as the requirement for paper copies has been eliminated.
Do I need to register with WREGIS for my RPS procurement?
Yes, all RECs must be tracked through WREGIS to count for RPS compliance.
How are compliance reports evaluated?
The CPUC and CEC evaluate reports to ensure RPS requirements are met, including the verification of REC claims.
What is the penalty for not meeting RPS requirements?
The penalty is $50 per REC that is out of compliance with the program.
Can I request a waiver for RPS compliance?
Yes, retail sellers can submit a waiver request to the Commission up to 30 days after the compliance determination.
