Request Backup Switch Installation by Southern California Edison (SCE)
Note
Download the SCE Backup Switch Approval Documents zip folder from
Partner Portal for the latest documents pertaining to installing Backup Switch
in Southern California Edison (SCE) territory.
- Use the SCE Grid Interconnection Processing
Tool (GIPT) to submit an interconnection
application.NoteSee the SCE Grid Interconnection Processing Tool Application (Powershare) document for an example of a completed interconnection application.
- Download and complete the latest revision of the Customer Agreement
form from the SCE Meter Socket Adapter Program
page.
- Submit a Meter Socket Adapter
installation application via the dedicated Meter Socket Adapter Online Enrollment
Portal (see the Meter Socket Adapter Program user guide
for more information). NoteEnter the Interconnection Application Number obtained during Step 1 above when prompted.
Note
- Backup Switch variants with Tesla part number 1624171-95-K or later are compatible for installation in SCE territory. Do not attempt to install any older Backup Switch variant.
- Ensure Backup Switch was left on site before requesting installation (see Complete Installation for instructions on how to leave Backup Switch)
- Ensure liquid tight conduit was not used between Powerwall and Backup Switch (they should only be connected via communication wiring per Complete Installation)
Note
An installer does not need to
be present for the Backup Switch installation appointment.