Your Official Resource for AB 2143 Compliance
Helping Contractors Navigate Renewable Energy Compliance—Every Step of the Way.
News & Announcements
6/26/2026: If your Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license number has been flagged on your utility interconnection application, SURGE has developed a fact sheet to explain and resolve this issue. Click to view CSLB Flag Notice flyer.
6/1/2026: The July 1st, 2026 reporting deadline is less than one month away. Ensure that all copies of certified payrolls from December 1st, 2025-May 31st, 2026 for applicable AB 2143 projects are submitted to the SURGE Compliance Portal prior to the deadline.
4/23/2026: The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) updated their Public Works Portal. Note that under this update previous links to the Public Works Portal and DIR walkthrough guides may no longer be active.
2/17/26: The SURGE 2026 Outreach and Education Plan initiative has been finalized.
2/4/26: The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has released their schedule of 2026 Public Works Trainings.
1/1/2026: Awarding Body Responsibilities Update: Under Assembly Bill (AB) 1104, Prime Contractors are now considered the “Awarding Body” for the purposes of project registration.
The SURGE Initiative
Welcome to the SURGE website, your resource for renewable energy project compliance and reporting. The Solar-Utilities Reporting, Guidance, and Education (SURGE) initiative, directed by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), helps contractors understand and navigate prevailing wage reporting requirements for eligible projects subject to AB 2143 and PUC §769.2.
The SURGE website provides the tools, guidance, and resources contractors need to successfully submit required payroll records, understand reporting responsibilities, and maintain compliance throughout their projects. We invite you to take a look around!
Contractors can use the SURGE website to:
Submit digital copies of Certified Payroll Records to the SURGE Compliance Portal by the biannual deadlines of July 1 & December 31.
Access guides, training materials, and other educational resources to better understand AB 2143 compliance requirements.
Stay informed about upcoming SURGE webinars, workshops, training opportunities, and program updates.
How to Comply with AB 2143
Important: Before using the SURGE Compliance Portal, Contractors are strongly encouraged to complete their required reporting with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) first.
Some of the information generated through the DIR is required to complete your SURGE registrations and submissions. To help ensure a smooth registration process, Contractors are encouraged to complete the following DIR requirements before using the SURGE Compliance Portal:
- DIR Contractor Registration: Obtain your Public Works Contractor Registration (PWCR) Number, which is required to complete your SURGE Contractor Registration and Certified Payroll submissions.
- DIR Awarding Body Registration: Awarding Bodies must register applicable projects with DIR before the project can be registered in SURGE. Per AB 1104, the Prime Contractor is now considered the Awarding Body for AB 2143 projects.
- DIR Project Registration: Obtain your DIR Project ID, which is required to complete the SURGE Project Registration.
Submitting Certified Payroll Records to SURGE does not replace your DIR reporting requirements. Contractors must continue to comply with all applicable DIR reporting requirements and provide copies of their Certified Payroll Records to SURGE for projects subject to AB 2143 and PUC §769.2.
If you are working on a project subject to AB 2143 and PUC §769.2, follow the three simple steps for SURGE AB 2143 compliance below.
SURGE Contractor Registration
All Prime Contractors and Subcontractors must complete the SURGE Contractor Registration. This is a one-time registration.
Once your registration is approved, you will receive a Contractor Identification Number (CIN). Keep your CIN, as you will use it for all future SURGE submissions.
SURGE Project
Registration
Only the Prime Contractor must register each project subject to AB 2143.
After the project is approved, the Prime Contractor will receive a Project Identification Number (PIN) and must share it with all Subcontractors working on the project.
SURGE Certified Payroll Submission
Prime Contractors and Subcontractors must submit copies of their Certified Payroll Records (CPRs) for each applicable project using the SURGE Compliance Portal.
CPRs must be submitted at least twice each year by July 1 and December 31.
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