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Overview
ESP will send the NEM documents to the utility after receiving the plans. NEM approval usually takes around 2-6 weeks on average, but it might extend to 3 months in some cases. ESP will be eligible to apply for PTO only after receiving NEM approval from the utility.
After NEM is approved and ESP has passed the inspection, ESP will initiate the PTO (Permission to Operate) process, which involves obtaining permission from the utility company to activate the newly installed system. ESP will submit the passed inspection card to the utility company and await their approval. On average, the PTO submission takes approximately 1-2 days, but approval from the utility company may take around 2-6 weeks.
It's important to be aware that timelines for NEM & PTO may be affected by changes in California's NEM regulations.