M3 Process
M3 confirms PTO, meter/interconnection evidence, and production evidence before final milestone payment.
Milestone Timing
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Begins When | Utility PTO is available or the project is operating under MAC's no-PTO timing rule. |
| Ends When | MAC approves PTO/interconnection evidence and production evidence. |
| Common Delay | PTO is interim, the monitoring portal is not showing production, or the production window resets after corrections. |
Sequence of Events
PTO evidence received
Partner uploads approved PTO or follows the no-PTO evidence path when applicable.Meter evidence submitted
Partner provides meter or interconnection photo evidence.Production verified
Partner submits monitoring proof showing the system is turned on and producing.M3 package approved
MAC approves the final milestone package after required production evidence is satisfied.
Required Documents
Section titled “Required Documents”DocumentStatusSubmitted ByAbridged Notes
Newly Installed Meter / Interconnection PhotoPartner-submitted
Required
EPC
New meter or interconnection photo.
System Production Photo (Turned On)Partner-submitted
Required
EPC
Monitoring screenshot showing production.
DocumentStatusSubmitted ByAbridged Notes
Newly Installed Meter / Interconnection PhotoPartner-submitted
Required
EPC
New meter or interconnection photo.
System Production Photo (Turned On)Partner-submitted
Required
EPC
Monitoring screenshot showing production.