MOBILE HOME PARK UTILITY UPGRADES

GOING BEYOND THE METER

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Minimize resident disruption by working with Beyond-The-Meter pros.

As the leading provider of To-the-Meter (TtM) and Beyond-the-Meter (BtM) services under the Mobilehome Park (MHP) Utility Upgrade program in California, VPC is proud to play a role in the effort to replace aging, unreliable systems and give park owners and residents greater control of their energy usage.

Through this CPUC program, MHPs throughout California are getting a major upgrade to their gas and electric infrastructure by converting to direct utility services. While the TtM costs are covered by the program, park owners are responsible for hiring a contractor to perform the BtM portion of the upgrade work. Generally, BtM costs are reimbursed by the utility provider and VPC can help park owners and managers navigate the entire process from beginning to end.

MORE THAN 80 PARKS COMPLETED

With more than 7,000 mobile home spaces already converted, VPC has mastered the balance between complex gas and electric installations and helping park owners and managers throughout the life of the project.

5 STEP EASY PROCESS FOR PARK OWNERS

VPC provides support and guidance with the Mobile Home Park Agreement, pricing reviews and customer outreach, as well as actively supports all interactions with utility owners and TtM contractors in all execution phases.

PRESENTATIONS & SUPPORT FOR RESIDENTS

Our crews go the extra mile to prepare park residents for the construction ahead. They quickly adapt to fast changing environments, and follow strict safety protocols to ensure the safety of the entire MHP community.

VALUE ENGINEERED PRICING

Our model for MHP conversions has been finely honed over time to become a complete solution providing the highest economical value. Project managers work between the park owner and utility to draft an agreement that benefits all parties.

VPC EXPERIENCE

Kentwood Mobile Estates

Chico, CA

In December 2019 VPC completed their BTM scope at the Kentwood MHP. The project consisted of gas and electric Beyond The Meter installations to 137 mobile home spaces. At completion of the project the park owner had minimal costs for one common area within the mobile home park.

Golden Acres Mobile Home Park

Marysville, CA

Following the completion of work and closeout walk, VPC received the following message from the park manager, “I want to thank you for a smooth work project, your professionalism and work ethics, superseded my expectations. Thank you again!!”

Mobile Home Park

Santa Cruz, CA

In February 2019 VPC completed their BTM scope at the Scott’s Valley MHP. The project consisted of gas and electric Beyond The Meter installations to 30 mobile home spaces. At completion of the project the park owner had zero cost for the mobile home park upgrade.

PROCESS FOR PARK OWNERS

1. Planning

Upon selection, VPC will review the mobile home park agreement and CPUC decision, acting as liaison between the utility, the TtM contractor and the park. We walk the job with the TtM contractor to develop a plan for construction and finalize pricing for BtM work.

2. Resident Coordination

Prior to construction, VPC will hold introductory meetings for residents to inform them of the BtM process and schedule, as well as any relevant field protocols. Notifications will be sent throughout the construction to communicate outages, inspections and cutovers.

3. Build Out

VPC will install equipment and schedule cutover services with MHP residents to transfer service from the old legacy system to the new gas system.

4. Inspections

VPC will coordinate all inspections that are required throughout the BTM process.

5. Close Out

Following construction, VPC will provide the park owner with a completion letter for park owner to acknowledge completion of work performed and sign off on the project.

GET AN ESTIMATE

For MHPs currently not enrolled in the program, a new application period is expected to open in January 2021.

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