Commercial Solar

• On October 1, 2018 we launched our Roseville Solar 2.0 program for new solar customers. This program replaces the NEM (Net Energy Metering) rate program. Customers who have installed solar and are under the original rate program are grandfathered in for up to 20 years (10 minimum) from the date of their last system interconnection. Visit our Roseville Solar 2.0 webpage for more details.  .
• Beginning on June 1, 2023 multifamily commercial new construction projects with greater than four units (or apartments) are eligible to participate in Roseville Electric Utility’s Multifamily Distributed Generation Program. This program allows for the construction of a single distributed generation system with a single point of interconnection. Customers interested in this program can find additional details on the program application.
• For all other commercial customers, please follow the guidelines provided below.

The Customer Check list,  New Services Information and informational links provided are designed to guide you through this process and identifies what needs to be complete prior to and after the construction process.

All business customer-generator DG projects must apply under this program and receive a written permit to operate prior to turning on their system. 

In addition to meeting the Utility's interconnection requirements, business applicants must apply for a building permit and receive final permit approval prior to being granted a written Permit to Operate. Contact the Permit Department for more information. Building Department fees and applicable meter upgrade charges will be collected by the building department as part of the permit process.

The check list outlines required documentation for the type of system being installed. Customer Check List

Submit a completed application and all required supporting documents. It is advisable to receive an approved interconnection application prior to submitting for a City of Roseville building permit.

Customer-generators must receive the City’s Building Permit AND the Utility’s Interconnection Application approvals to proceed with construction.

Advise Roseville Electric Utility's Energy Program representative of any changes from what was submitted on the Interconnection Application. Updated documentation may be required, depending on the changes. Once installed, the DG system safety disconnect must remain in the open (off) position until the written Permit to Operate has been received from the Utility.

Upon completion of the installation, fill out and submit the form.

Non Residential Permit to Operate Request Form

Upon acceptance of the Non Residential Permit to Operate Request form and verification the permit charges have been paid the following will occur:

1. An electric site inspection will occur.

2. If project meets Roseville Electric Utility requirements, the meter technician will sign the green permit card for electric department approval.

3. After Roseville Electric Utility signs the green card, customer-generator or contractor will contact the building department (916-774-5333) to schedule final permit inspection and approval.

4. After building department signs the green permit card, the customer must email the signed green card to solar@roseville.ca.us.

Upon verification of the signed off green card, the customer will receive the Permit to Operate notification from the Utility. Once received, the customer may turn the system on to operate. The customer may not operate the system until documented notification has been received.

• Rule 21 Interconnection 
• New Services Information
• General Terms and Conditions
• Building Permit - Customers installing a DG systems are required to obtain a City of Roseville Building Permit
• Business License - Contractors are required to have a current City of Roseville Business License
• CEC Certified Equipment - PV systems installed in Roseville must utilize new modules and inverters certified for use by use by the California Energy Commission