All contractors and subcontractors are required to register using the SURGE Compliance Portal.  

Steps to register:

1. Create a free Submittable account.
2. Complete the Contractor Registration form below and hit submit.
3. Once approved, you will receive a Contractor Identification Number (CIN).  
4. After you have completed your Contractor Registration, you can begin registering eligible projects through this same system. You won't be able to register projects until your contractor registration has been approved and you have received your CIN.  This number is required to submit project registration forms.

Note: You will need to provide your Contractor California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Public Works Contractor Registration (PWCR) number prior to completing your SURGE Contractor Registration form.

• If you don't have a DIR PWCR# register here: Contractor Registration (ca.gov)
• If you don't remember your PWCR#: Public Works Contractor Registration Search

Subcontractor Notice:  Subcontractors are required to complete/submit the Contractor Registration Form on the SURGE Compliance Portal.  However, subcontractors are NOT required to register an eligible project. The prime contractor is responsible for registering the project.  Once the prime contractor has registered the project, you will obtain the unique project identification number (PIN) from the prime contractor.  Subcontractors will use the PIN provided by the prime contractor to upload certified payroll records.

If you have questions about the registration process or the status of your registration, please contact the SURGE Support Team at info@cpucsurge.org or call (800) 549-2143.  

If you experience any technical issues when trying to register, please contact Submittable's Technical Support Team.
 

All eligible projects must be registered and approved using the SURGE Compliance Portal.

You will need to enter your Contractor Identification Number (CIN).  This number was shared with you upon completion of your Contractor Registration.  The number can be found by accessing your contractor registration and clicking your initials in the upper-right-hand corner of the screen.  Go to submissions > Click on your company name > Go to the Messages tab > Copy and paste your CIN.

In addition to the CIN, you will also be required to enter the project’s interconnectivity application number and other project-related information.

Subcontractor Notice:  Subcontractors are NOT required to register an eligible project. The prime contractor is responsible for registering the project.  Once the prime contractor has registered the project, you will obtain the unique project identification number (PIN) from the prime contractor.  Subcontractors will use the PIN provided by the prime contractor to upload certified payroll records.

Eligibility Requirements for Qualified Projects (under AB 2143)

Your project will be eligible under AB 2143 if it involves the construction of a customer-sited renewable electrical generation facility, or associated battery storage, and is NOT:

• A residential facility with a maximum generating capacity of 15 kW or less, or to be installed on a single-family home.
• A project that is already a public work under existing law.
• A facility that serves only a modular home, modular home community, or multiunit housing with two or fewer stories.
   

Next Steps:
Once you have submitted your Project Registration, SURGE will determine whether your project meets all eligible criteria listed above.  Upon approval, you will receive a notification via the Submittable platform, which will include a project identification number (PIN).  The notification will include a link to submit all applicable payroll.  Please share this PIN and link with all project staff and subcontractors responsible for submitting payroll.

If you have questions about the registration process or the status of your registration, please contact the SURGE Support Team at info@cpucsurge.org or call (800) 549-2143.

If you experience any technical issues when trying to register, please contact Submittable's Technical Support Team.

AB 2143 requires that all Prime Contractors and Subcontractors provide a digital copy of certified payroll records at least bi-annually, on all eligible projects. Although the statute submission deadlines are July 1st and December 31st of each year, SURGE offers the added flexibility to report more frequently (i.e., monthly).  This option is highly recommended by the SURGE Support Team.  

Below are the reporting deadlines for 2024: 

• Monday, July 1, 2024, at 5:00 pm (PST/PDT): Submit certified payroll records from January 1, 2024, to May 31, 2024.  
• Tuesday, December 31, 2034, at 5:00 pm (PST/PDT): Submit certified payroll records from June 1, 2024, to November 30, 2024. 

 Before uploading copies of your certified payroll records, please ensure you have completed the following:  

1. Contractor Registration: All prime contractors and subcontractors are required to register as a contractor on the SURGE Compliance Portal.   Upon approval, contractors will receive a Contractor Identification Number (CIN).  Your CIN will be required during the Payroll Submission process.  
2. Project Registration: Prime contractors are responsible for registering eligible projects on the SURGE Compliance Portal. Upon approval, prime contractors will receive a Project Identification Number (PIN). The prime contractor will provide all subcontractors with the assigned PIN. Prime contractors and subcontractors will need the PIN to complete the Payroll Submission process. 

If you have questions about the payroll submission process or the status of your submission, please contact the SURGE Support Team at reporting@cpucsurge.org or call (800) 549-2143. 

If you experience any technical issues when trying to register, please contact Submittable's Technical Support Team.