PTO Greenlight Overview:
LightReach has automated the existing PTO Greenlight process. Installers can expect to:
Receive a clear PTO Greenlight status directly in the LR portal
Be able to submit PTO proactively ahead of the M2 milestone.
With the new PTO Greenlight function, Installers may need to allow for some 'hold time' for an installed system to be processed with our capital funds before the project can obtain Permission to Operate (PTO) from the utility. Typical PTO 'Hold Time' is nominal, however, some accounts may require a PTO Hold Time of up to 10 business days.
Prematurely PTOing a project may result in lost tax credit value. The PTO Greenlight status will be displayed on each account in the LightReach portal.
Example within the Portal:
PTO Greenlight Granted | PTO Greenlight Not Granted |
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From Q2, PTO Greenlight processes must be followed to avoid a penalty. If PTO is achieved prior to Greenlight, LightReach reserves the right to net fund the ITC value from the EPC milestone payment.
What to Upload
When submitting Permission to Operate (PTO) requirements in the Activation (M2) Package: Submit Utility PTO proof such as letter/email copy, or screenshot of utility portal status. This can now be submitted independently from the the Activation (M2) package.
Most Common: The majority of utilities provide either a formal letter, or more commonly a system notification/email of PTO.
Common: Some utilities without a formal notification may require a simple snapshot of the utility portal status confirming PTO.
Uncommon: In rare cases, in which the utility does not grant any visual on PTO whatsoever, the below affidavit can be completed and submitted.
PTO Affidavit (Uncommon)
The following affidavit letters are to provide LightReach notice that the local utility does not grant formal permission to operate notice.
This scenario is extremely rare and should only be used when the utility provides absolutely no formal proof of PTO.
This completed document can be used in lieu of a traditional PTO document n the Activation M2 milestone.