1. Eligibility Requirements

• Small Generator Interconnection Procedures (SGIP)
• Generators up to 20 MW

2. Application

• Eligible for submission at any time
• Pre-Application Request Form
• $300 non-refundable deposit

3. Report: 20 Business Days

The pre-application report produced by the Transmission Provider is non-binding, does not confer any rights, and the Interconnection Customer must still successfully apply to interconnect to the Transmission Provider’s system.

The pre-application report will include the information as outlined in SGIP section 1.2.3.

1. Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility does not imply or indicate that it will pass the Fast Track screens in section 2.2.1 or the Supplemental Review screens in section 2.4.4 of the SGIP.

• Small Generator Interconnection Procedures (SGIP)
  • Review the full requirements in sections 2.1, 2.2.1 and 2.4.4 of the SGIP.

2. Application

• Eligible for submission at any time
• SGIP Interconnection Application
• Demonstration of site control
• $500 deposit

3. Fast Track Screens: 15 Business Days

Small Generator Interconnection Agreement (SGIA)

Screens will be performed as set forth in section 2.2.1 of the SGIP.

If the project passes all screens, it will proceed with executing an SGIA.

If the project fails the screen, it may proceed with executing an SGIA per section 2.2.3 of the SGIP, or it will proceed in accordance with Sections 2.3, 2.4, and/or Section 3 of the SGIP.

1. Eligibility Requirements

• Small Generator Interconnection Procedures (SGIP)
• Larger than 2 MW, but no larger than 20 MW
• Not certified, or is certified, but did not pass the Fast Track Process or the 10kW Inverter Process

2. Application

• Eligible for submission at any time
• SGIP Interconnection Application
• SGIP Technical Data
• Demonstration of Site Control
• $1,000 deposit

3. Feasibility Study: 30 Business Days

Includes a general review of system impact, capacity constraints and any potential issues with the customer’s choice of point of interconnection.

• SGIP Feasibility Study Agreement

4. System Impact Study: 30–45 Business Days

Provides a detailed assessment of transmission system adequacy to accommodate the project. This step may not be necessary for all projects depending on size and location.

• SGIP System Impact Study Agreement
• SGIP Technical Data (if not previously provided)
• Up to $10,000 deposit

5. Facility Study: 30–45 Business Days

Includes design and engineering studies to determine design and specifications. Construction options are provided.

• SGIP Facilities Study Agreement
• Up to $30,000 deposit

6. Small Generator Interconnection Agreement (SGIA)

All projects up to 20 MW are subject to technical requirements under the SGIA. The SGIA must be filed with FERC for all projects up to 20 MW selling energy off-system.

Small Generator Interconnection Agreement