# 20 Va. Admin. Code § 5-314-170: 20VAC5-314-170. Schedules for Chapter 314

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- **Citation:** 20 Va. Admin. Code § 5-314-170
- **Heading:** 20VAC5-314-170. Schedules for Chapter 314
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Administrative Code / Title 20 Public Utilities And Telecommunications / Agency 5 State Corporation Commission / Chapter 314 / 20VAC5-314-170

## Text

The following schedules shall be used in the administration of this chapter.
Schedule 1
Glossary of Terms The following terms shall have the following meanings and apply to Schedules 2 through 9 of 20VAC5-314-170 : "Affected system" means an electric utility system other than that of the utility that may be affected by the proposed interconnection. "Applicable laws and regulations" means all duly promulgated applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, codes, decrees, judgments, directives, or judicial or administrative orders; permits; and other duly authorized actions of any governmental authority. "Attachment facilities" means the facilities and equipment owned, operated, and maintained by the utility that are built new in order to physically connect the customer's interconnection facilities to the utility system. Attachment facilities shall not include distribution upgrades or previously existing distribution and transmission facilities. "Business day" means Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. "Calendar day" means Sunday through Saturday, including all holidays. "Commission" means the Virginia State Corporation Commission. "Customer's interconnection facilities" means all of the facilities and equipment owned, operated, and maintained by the interconnection customer, between the small generating facility and the point of interconnection necessary to physically and electrically interconnect the small generating facility to the utility system. "Distribution system" means the utility's facilities and equipment generally delivering electricity to ultimate customers from substations supplied by higher voltages (usually at transmission level)
terconnection customer, between the small generating facility and the point of interconnection necessary to physically and electrically interconnect the small generating facility to the utility system. "Distribution system" means the utility's facilities and equipment generally delivering electricity to ultimate customers from substations supplied by higher voltages (usually at transmission level). For purposes of Schedules 2 through 9 of 20VAC5-314-170 , all portions of the utility's transmission system regulated by the commission for which interconnections are not within Federal Energy Regulatory Commission jurisdiction are considered also to be subject to the Regulations Governing Interconnection of Small Electrical Generators ( 20VAC5-314 ). "Distribution upgrades" means the additions, modifications, and enhancements made to the utility's distribution system on the utility's side of the point of interconnection necessary to ensure continued system reliability and power quality on the utility's distribution system caused by the interconnection of the small generating facility. Distribution upgrades do not include the network upgrades or the customer's interconnection facilities or the utility's attachment facilities. "Facilities study" has the meaning ascribed to it in 20VAC5-314-70 E. "Feasibility study" has the meaning ascribed to it in 20VAC5-314-70 C. "Good Utility Practice" means any of the practices, methods, and acts engaged in or approved by a significant portion of the electric industry during the relevant time period, or any of the practices, methods, and acts that, in the exercise of reasonable judgment in light of the facts known at the time the decision was made, could have been expected to accomplish the desired result at a reasonable cost, consistent with good business practices, reliability, safety, and expedition
approved by a significant portion of the electric industry during the relevant time period, or any of the practices, methods, and acts that, in the exercise of reasonable judgment in light of the facts known at the time the decision was made, could have been expected to accomplish the desired result at a reasonable cost, consistent with good business practices, reliability, safety, and expedition. Good Utility Practice is not intended to be limited to the optimum practice, method, or act to the exclusion of all others, but rather to include practices, methods, or acts generally accepted in the region. "Governmental authority" means any federal, state, local, or other governmental regulatory or administrative agency, court, commission, department, board, or other governmental subdivision or legislature, rulemaking board, tribunal, or other governmental authority having jurisdiction over the parties, their respective facilities, or the respective services they provide and exercising or entitled to exercise any administrative, executive, police, or taxing authority or power; "governmental authority" does not include the interconnection customer, the utility, or any affiliate thereof. "Interconnection customer" or "IC" means any entity proposing to interconnect a new small generating facility with the utility system. "Interconnection request" means the interconnection customer's request, in accordance with the Regulations Governing Interconnection of Small Electric Generators ( 20VAC5-314 ), to interconnect a new small generating facility or to increase the capacity of or make a material modification to the operating characteristics of an existing small generating facility that is interconnected with the utility system. "Interdependent customer" or "interdependent project" means an interconnection customer or interconnection project whose upgrades to the utility system or attachment facilities are impacted by another earlier-queued generating facility as determined by the utility
modification to the operating characteristics of an existing small generating facility that is interconnected with the utility system. "Interdependent customer" or "interdependent project" means an interconnection customer or interconnection project whose upgrades to the utility system or attachment facilities are impacted by another earlier-queued generating facility as determined by the utility. "Material modification" has the meaning ascribed to it in 20VAC5-314-39 . "Maximum generating capacity" means the maximum continuous electrical output of the small generating facility at any time as measured at the point of interconnection or the maximum kilowatts delivered to the utility during any metering period, whichever is greater. Requested maximum generating capacity will be specified by the IC in the interconnection request, and an approved maximum generating capacity will subsequently be included as a limitation in the interconnection agreement. "Network upgrades" means additions, modifications, and upgrades to the utility's transmission system required to accommodate the interconnection with the small generating facility to the utility's system. Network upgrades do not include distribution upgrades. "Party" means the utility or the interconnection customer. "Point of interconnection" means the point where the customer's interconnection facilities connect physically and electrically with the utility's system. "Processing fee" means a nonrefundable cost to administer or file an application. "Queue number" refers to the number assigned by the utility that establishes a customer's interconnection request position in the study queue relative to all other valid interconnection requests. A lower queue number will be studied prior to a higher queue number, except in the case of interdependent projects. The queue number of each interconnection request shall be used to determine the cost responsibility for the upgrades necessary to accommodate the proposed interconnection
tomer's interconnection request position in the study queue relative to all other valid interconnection requests. A lower queue number will be studied prior to a higher queue number, except in the case of interdependent projects. The queue number of each interconnection request shall be used to determine the cost responsibility for the upgrades necessary to accommodate the proposed interconnection. "Small generating facility" or "SGF" means the interconnection customer's equipment used for the production of electricity, as identified in the interconnection request. "System" or "utility system" means the distribution and transmission facilities owned, controlled, or operated by the utility that are used to deliver electricity. "System impact study" has the meaning ascribed to it in 20VAC5-314-70 D. "Transmission system" means the utility's facilities and equipment delivering electric energy to the distribution system, such facilities being operated at voltage levels above the utility's typical distribution system voltage levels. "Utility" means the public utility company subject to regulation by the commission pursuant to Chapter 10 (§ 56-232 et seq.) of Title 56 of the Code of Virginia with regard to rates or service quality, to whose system the interconnection customer proposes to interconnect a small generating facility.
Glossary of Terms
The following terms shall have the following meanings and apply to Schedules 2 through 9 of 20VAC5-314-170 :
"Affected system" means an electric utility system other than that of the utility that may be affected by the proposed interconnection.
"Applicable laws and regulations" means all duly promulgated applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, codes, decrees, judgments, directives, or judicial or administrative orders; permits; and other duly authorized actions of any governmental authority
ns an electric utility system other than that of the utility that may be affected by the proposed interconnection.
"Applicable laws and regulations" means all duly promulgated applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, codes, decrees, judgments, directives, or judicial or administrative orders; permits; and other duly authorized actions of any governmental authority.
"Attachment facilities" means the facilities and equipment owned, operated, and maintained by the utility that are built new in order to physically connect the customer's interconnection facilities to the utility system. Attachment facilities shall not include distribution upgrades or previously existing distribution and transmission facilities.
"Business day" means Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays.
"Calendar day" means Sunday through Saturday, including all holidays.
"Commission" means the Virginia State Corporation Commission.
"Customer's interconnection facilities" means all of the facilities and equipment owned, operated, and maintained by the interconnection customer, between the small generating facility and the point of interconnection necessary to physically and electrically interconnect the small generating facility to the utility system.
"Distribution system" means the utility's facilities and equipment generally delivering electricity to ultimate customers from substations supplied by higher voltages (usually at transmission level). For purposes of Schedules 2 through 9 of 20VAC5-314-170 , all portions of the utility's transmission system regulated by the commission for which interconnections are not within Federal Energy Regulatory Commission jurisdiction are considered also to be subject to the Regulations Governing Interconnection of Small Electrical Generators ( 20VAC5-314 )
igher voltages (usually at transmission level). For purposes of Schedules 2 through 9 of 20VAC5-314-170 , all portions of the utility's transmission system regulated by the commission for which interconnections are not within Federal Energy Regulatory Commission jurisdiction are considered also to be subject to the Regulations Governing Interconnection of Small Electrical Generators ( 20VAC5-314 ).
"Distribution upgrades" means the additions, modifications, and enhancements made to the utility's distribution system on the utility's side of the point of interconnection necessary to ensure continued system reliability and power quality on the utility's distribution system caused by the interconnection of the small generating facility. Distribution upgrades do not include the network upgrades or the customer's interconnection facilities or the utility's attachment facilities.
"Facilities study" has the meaning ascribed to it in 20VAC5-314-70 E.
"Feasibility study" has the meaning ascribed to it in 20VAC5-314-70 C.
"Good Utility Practice" means any of the practices, methods, and acts engaged in or approved by a significant portion of the electric industry during the relevant time period, or any of the practices, methods, and acts that, in the exercise of reasonable judgment in light of the facts known at the time the decision was made, could have been expected to accomplish the desired result at a reasonable cost, consistent with good business practices, reliability, safety, and expedition. Good Utility Practice is not intended to be limited to the optimum practice, method, or act to the exclusion of all others, but rather to include practices, methods, or acts generally accepted in the region
at the time the decision was made, could have been expected to accomplish the desired result at a reasonable cost, consistent with good business practices, reliability, safety, and expedition. Good Utility Practice is not intended to be limited to the optimum practice, method, or act to the exclusion of all others, but rather to include practices, methods, or acts generally accepted in the region.
"Governmental authority" means any federal, state, local, or other governmental regulatory or administrative agency, court, commission, department, board, or other governmental subdivision or legislature, rulemaking board, tribunal, or other governmental authority having jurisdiction over the parties, their respective facilities, or the respective services they provide and exercising or entitled to exercise any administrative, executive, police, or taxing authority or power; "governmental authority" does not include the interconnection customer, the utility, or any affiliate thereof.
"Interconnection customer" or "IC" means any entity proposing to interconnect a new small generating facility with the utility system.
"Interconnection request" means the interconnection customer's request, in accordance with the Regulations Governing Interconnection of Small Electric Generators ( 20VAC5-314 ), to interconnect a new small generating facility or to increase the capacity of or make a material modification to the operating characteristics of an existing small generating facility that is interconnected with the utility system.
"Interdependent customer" or "interdependent project" means an interconnection customer or interconnection project whose upgrades to the utility system or attachment facilities are impacted by another earlier-queued generating facility as determined by the utility.
"Material modification" has the meaning ascribed to it in 20VAC5-314-39
ting facility that is interconnected with the utility system.
"Interdependent customer" or "interdependent project" means an interconnection customer or interconnection project whose upgrades to the utility system or attachment facilities are impacted by another earlier-queued generating facility as determined by the utility.
"Material modification" has the meaning ascribed to it in 20VAC5-314-39 .
"Maximum generating capacity" means the maximum continuous electrical output of the small generating facility at any time as measured at the point of interconnection or the maximum kilowatts delivered to the utility during any metering period, whichever is greater. Requested maximum generating capacity will be specified by the IC in the interconnection request, and an approved maximum generating capacity will subsequently be included as a limitation in the interconnection agreement.
"Network upgrades" means additions, modifications, and upgrades to the utility's transmission system required to accommodate the interconnection with the small generating facility to the utility's system. Network upgrades do not include distribution upgrades.
"Party" means the utility or the interconnection customer.
"Point of interconnection" means the point where the customer's interconnection facilities connect physically and electrically with the utility's system.
"Processing fee" means a nonrefundable cost to administer or file an application.
"Queue number" refers to the number assigned by the utility that establishes a customer's interconnection request position in the study queue relative to all other valid interconnection requests. A lower queue number will be studied prior to a higher queue number, except in the case of interdependent projects. The queue number of each interconnection request shall be used to determine the cost responsibility for the upgrades necessary to accommodate the proposed interconnection
tomer's interconnection request position in the study queue relative to all other valid interconnection requests. A lower queue number will be studied prior to a higher queue number, except in the case of interdependent projects. The queue number of each interconnection request shall be used to determine the cost responsibility for the upgrades necessary to accommodate the proposed interconnection.
"Small generating facility" or "SGF" means the interconnection customer's equipment used for the production of electricity, as identified in the interconnection request.
"System" or "utility system" means the distribution and transmission facilities owned, controlled, or operated by the utility that are used to deliver electricity.
"System impact study" has the meaning ascribed to it in 20VAC5-314-70 D.
"Transmission system" means the utility's facilities and equipment delivering electric energy to the distribution system, such facilities being operated at voltage levels above the utility's typical distribution system voltage levels.
"Utility" means the public utility company subject to regulation by the commission pursuant to Chapter 10 (§ 56-232 et seq.) of Title 56 of the Code of Virginia with regard to rates or service quality, to whose system the interconnection customer proposes to interconnect a small generating facility.
Schedule 2
Certification of Small Generator Equipment Packages
Small generating facility equipment proposed for use separately or packaged with other equipment in an interconnection system shall be considered certified for interconnected operation if (i) it has been tested in accordance with industry standards for continuous utility interactive operation in compliance with the appropriate codes and standards referenced in this Schedule 2 by any Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) recognized by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration to test and certify interconnection equipment pursuant to the relevant codes and standards listed in SGIP Schedule 3 of 20VAC5-3
tandards for continuous utility interactive operation in compliance with the appropriate codes and standards referenced in this Schedule 2 by any Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) recognized by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration to test and certify interconnection equipment pursuant to the relevant codes and standards listed in SGIP Schedule 3 of 20VAC5-314-170 ; (ii) it has been labeled and is publicly listed by such NRTL at the time of the interconnection application; and (iii) such NRTL makes readily available for verification all test standards and procedures it utilized in performing such equipment certification, and, with consumer approval, the test data itself. The NRTL may make such information available on its website and by encouraging such information to be included in the manufacturer's literature accompanying the equipment.
The interconnection customer must verify that the intended use of the equipment falls within the uses for which the equipment was tested, labeled, and listed by the NRTL.
Certified equipment shall not require further type-test review, testing, or additional equipment to meet the requirements of this interconnection procedure; however, nothing in this Schedule 2 shall preclude the need for an on-site commissioning test by the parties to the interconnection nor follow up production testing by the NRTL.
If the certified equipment package includes only interface components (switchgear, inverters, or other interface devices), then an IC must show that the generator or other electric source being utilized with the equipment package is compatible with the equipment package and is consistent with the testing and listing specified for this type of interconnection equipment
oduction testing by the NRTL.
If the certified equipment package includes only interface components (switchgear, inverters, or other interface devices), then an IC must show that the generator or other electric source being utilized with the equipment package is compatible with the equipment package and is consistent with the testing and listing specified for this type of interconnection equipment.
Provided the generator or electric source, when combined with the equipment package is within the range of capabilities for which it was tested by the NRTL and does not violate the interface components' labeling and listing performed by the NRTL, no further design review, testing, or additional equipment on the customer side of the point of interconnection shall be required to meet the requirements of this interconnection procedure.
An equipment package does not include equipment provided by the utility.
Schedule 3
Certification Codes and Standards
Attachment 3 of the FERC Small Generator Interconnection Procedures (SGIP) in 70 FR 34189 (June 13, 2005):
IEEE Std 1547 Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems (including use of IEEE Std 1547.1 testing protocols to establish conformity)
UL 1741 Inverters, Converters, and Controllers for Use in Independent Power Systems
IEEE Std 929‑2000 IEEE Recommended Practice for Utility Interface of Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
NFPA 70 (2005), National Electrical Code
IEEE Std C37.90.1‑1989 (R1994), IEEE Standard Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Tests for Protective Relays and Relay Systems
IEEE Std C37.90.2 (1995), IEEE Standard Withstand Capability of Relay Systems to Radiated Electromagnetic Interference from Transceivers
IEEE Std C37.108‑1989 (R2002), IEEE Guide for the Protection of Network Transformers
IEEE Std C57.12.44‑2000, IEEE Standard Requirements for Secondary Network Protectors
IEEE Std C62.41.2‑2002, IEEE Recommended Practice on Characterization of Surges in Low Voltage (1000V and Less) AC Power Circuits
IEEE Std C62.45‑1992 (R2002), IE
Systems to Radiated Electromagnetic Interference from Transceivers
IEEE Std C37.108‑1989 (R2002), IEEE Guide for the Protection of Network Transformers
IEEE Std C57.12.44‑2000, IEEE Standard Requirements for Secondary Network Protectors
IEEE Std C62.41.2‑2002, IEEE Recommended Practice on Characterization of Surges in Low Voltage (1000V and Less) AC Power Circuits
IEEE Std C62.45‑1992 (R2002), IEEE Recommended Practice on Surge Testing for Equipment Connected to Low-Voltage (1000V and Less) AC Power Circuits
ANSI C84.1‑1995 Electric Power Systems and Equipment – Voltage Ratings (60 Hertz)
IEEE Std 100‑2000, IEEE Standard Dictionary of Electrical and Electronic Terms
NEMA MG 1‑1998, Motors and Small Resources, Revision 3
IEEE Std 519‑1992, IEEE Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electrical Power Systems
NEMA MG 1‑2003 (Rev 2004), Motors and Generators, Revision 1
Schedule 4
GENERATING FACILITY PREAPPLICATION REPORT REQUEST FORM
Preamble and Instructions
An interconnection customer who requests a preapplication report must submit this preapplication report request by hand delivery, mail, email, or fax to the utility along with the nonrefundable fee of $500.
DISCLAIMER: Be aware that this preapplication report is simply a snapshot in time and is nonbinding. System conditions can and do change frequently.
Check here if payment is enclosed. Fee is required for application to be considered complete
plication report must submit this preapplication report request by hand delivery, mail, email, or fax to the utility along with the nonrefundable fee of $500.
DISCLAIMER: Be aware that this preapplication report is simply a snapshot in time and is nonbinding. System conditions can and do change frequently.
Check here if payment is enclosed. Fee is required for application to be considered complete.
Date:______________
Interconnection Customer Name (print):________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Contact Person:___________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:___________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
City:___________________________State:___________Zip Code:__________
Telephone (Daytime):_________________
Email Address:____________________________________________________
Alternative Contact Information (e.g., system installation contractor or
coordinating company)
Name (print): ___________________________________
Role:_____________________________________________________________
Contact Person:____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:____________________________________________________
City:___________________________State:___________Zip Code:___________
Telephone (Daytime):_________________
Email Address:____________________________________________________
Facility Information:
1. Proposed facility location
Address (or cross-roads):_________________________________________
City:_____________________State:__________________Zip Code:_______
Site map provided (Google, MapQuest, etc.)
Grid coordinates - Latitude: __________ Longitude: ______________
Pole or tower number if available:_____________________________
2
_______________________________________
Facility Information:
1. Proposed facility location
Address (or cross-roads):_________________________________________
City:_____________________State:__________________Zip Code:_______
Site map provided (Google, MapQuest, etc.)
Grid coordinates - Latitude: __________ Longitude: ______________
Pole or tower number if available:_____________________________
2. Primary energy source
Choose one:
Renewable Nonrenewable
Renewable
Nonrenewable
Solar – Photovoltaic Solar – Thermal Biomass – Landfill Gas Biomass – Manure Digester Gas Biomass – Directed Biogas Biomass – Solid Waste Biomass – Sewage Digester Gas Biomass – Wood Biomass – Other (please specify) Hydro Power – Run of River Hydro Power – Storage Hydro Power – Tidal Hydro Power – Wave Wind Geothermal Battery Other (please specify) Fossil Fuel – Diesel Fossil Fuel – Natural Gas (not waste) Fossil Fuel – Oil Fossil Fuel – Coal Fossil Fuel – Other (please specify) Other (please specify)
Solar – Photovoltaic
Solar – Thermal
Biomass – Landfill Gas
Biomass – Manure Digester Gas
Biomass – Directed Biogas
Biomass – Solid Waste
Biomass – Sewage Digester Gas
Biomass – Wood
Biomass – Other (please specify)
Hydro Power – Run of River
Hydro Power – Storage
Hydro Power – Tidal
Hydro Power – Wave
Wind
Geothermal
Battery
Other (please specify)
Fossil Fuel – Diesel
Fossil Fuel – Natural Gas (not waste)
Fossil Fuel – Oil
Fossil Fuel – Coal
Fossil Fuel – Other (please specify)
Other (please specify)
3. Prime mover
Choose one:
Photovoltaic (PV) Fuel Cell Reciprocating Engine Gas Turbine Steam Turbine Micro-Turbine Other, Including Combined Heat and Power (please specify)
Photovoltaic (PV)
Fuel Cell
Reciprocating Engine
Gas Turbine
Steam Turbine
Micro-Turbine
Other, Including Combined Heat and Power (please specify)
4. Type of generator
Choose one:
Inverter-Based Machine Induction Synchronous Other (please specify)
Inverter-Based Machine
Induction
Synchronous
Other (please specify)
5
am Turbine Micro-Turbine Other, Including Combined Heat and Power (please specify)
Photovoltaic (PV)
Fuel Cell
Reciprocating Engine
Gas Turbine
Steam Turbine
Micro-Turbine
Other, Including Combined Heat and Power (please specify)
4. Type of generator
Choose one:
Inverter-Based Machine Induction Synchronous Other (please specify)
Inverter-Based Machine
Induction
Synchronous
Other (please specify)
5. Generator/Storage Nameplate Capacity: _____ kW
Maximum Generating Capacity requested: _____ kW AC
(The maximum continuous electrical output of the generating facility at any time at a power factor of approximately unity as measured at the point of interconnection and the maximum kW delivered to the utility during any metering period.)
Storage Nameplate Energy: ______kWh
6. Generator configuration: Single-phase Three-phase
7. Interconnection configuration
New generation
Stand-alone
Addition to existing commercial or industrial customer's delivery
Customer's electric utility account number:___________________
Customer's electric meter number:_________________________
Is Customer's kW load going to increase or decrease?
No
Yes, Details,
______________________________________________________________
Proposed point of interconnection on customer-side of utility meter
______________________________________________________________
**OR**
Addition to existing generation
Stand-alone
Addition to existing commercial or industrial customer's delivery
Customer's electric utility account number:
________________________________________________
Customer's electric meter number:
________________________________________________
Is Customer's kW load going to increase or decrease?
No
Yes, Details,____________________________________
Type of existing generation:__________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Size of existing generation:______________________ kW AC
Proposed point of interconnection on customer-side of utility meter
Additional comments
___________
W load going to increase or decrease?
No
Yes, Details,____________________________________
Type of existing generation:__________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Size of existing generation:______________________ kW AC
Proposed point of interconnection on customer-side of utility meter
Additional comments
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Schedule 5
LEVEL 1 INTERCONNECTION REQUEST FORM FOR SMALL GENERATING FACILITY NOT EXCEEDING 500 kW
PURSUANT TO 20VAC5-314-40 , APPLICANT HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF INTENT TO OPERATE A GENERATING FACILITY.
Section 1. Interconnection Customer Information
Name:____________________________________________________________
Name:____________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:____________________________________________________
Mailing Address:____________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:_____________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:_____________________________________________________
Street Address:_____________________________________________________
Street Address:_____________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:_____________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:_____________________________________________________
Phone Number(s):___________________________________________________
Phone Number(s):___________________________________________________
Fax Number:______________________ Email:____________________________
Fax Number:______________________ Email:____________________________
Utility:_____________________________________________________________
Utility:_____________________________________________________________
Utility Account Number:______________________________
Utility Account Number:______________________________
Competi
______
Fax Number:______________________ Email:____________________________
Fax Number:______________________ Email:____________________________
Utility:_____________________________________________________________
Utility:_____________________________________________________________
Utility Account Number:______________________________
Utility Account Number:______________________________
Competitive Service Provider:__________________________________________
Competitive Service Provider:__________________________________________
CSP Account Number:______________________________
CSP Account Number:______________________________
Proposed Interconnection Date:_______________________
Proposed Interconnection Date:_______________________
This Interconnection Request Form is considered complete when the IC provides all applicable and correct information required in this Schedule 5 and complies with the processing fee in Section 2 of this Schedule.
An IC who requests a commission jurisdictional interconnection must submit this Interconnection Request Form by hand delivery, mail, email, or fax to the utility.
Section 2. Processing Fee
The nonrefundable processing fee payable to the utility is $100.
Section 3. Small Generating Facility Information
SGF Owner:_______________________________________________________
SGF Owner:_______________________________________________________
SGF Operator:_____________________________________________________
SGF Operator:_____________________________________________________
Business Relationship to Applicant:_____________________________________
Business Relationship to Applicant:_____________________________________
Mailing Address:___________________________________________________
Mailing Address:___________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:____________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:____________________________________________________
SGF Address:_____________________________________________________
SGF Address:_____________________
________________________
Mailing Address:___________________________________________________
Mailing Address:___________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:____________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:____________________________________________________
SGF Address:_____________________________________________________
SGF Address:_____________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:____________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:____________________________________________________
Phone Number(s):__________________________________________________
Phone Number(s):__________________________________________________
Fax Number:______________________ Email:__________________________
Fax Number:______________________ Email:__________________________
Fuel Type:________________________________________________________
Fuel Type:________________________________________________________
Generator Manufacturer and Model:____________________________________
Generator Manufacturer and Model:____________________________________
Rated Capacity in Kilowatts: AC:_________________________ DC:__________
Rated Capacity in Kilowatts: AC:_________________________ DC:__________
Inverter Manufacturer and Model:______________________________________
Inverter Manufacturer and Model:______________________________________
Battery Backup: Yes_____ No_____
Battery Backup: Yes_____ No_____
Facility schematic and equipment layout must be attached to this form.
If not available prior to the completion of the Interconnection Request Form, the IC must provide an address for SGF that has been issued conforming to the 911 emergency response group for the area to the utility within 15 business days of issuance.
Section 4
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Battery Backup: Yes_____ No_____
Battery Backup: Yes_____ No_____
Facility schematic and equipment layout must be attached to this form.
If not available prior to the completion of the Interconnection Request Form, the IC must provide an address for SGF that has been issued conforming to the 911 emergency response group for the area to the utility within 15 business days of issuance.
Section 4. Information for Generators with an AC Capacity in Excess of 25 kW
Is the proposed generator inverter based? Yes_____ No_____
Is the proposed generator inverter based? Yes_____ No_____
Generator Type: Inverter Induction Synchronous
Generator Type: Inverter
Induction
Synchronous
Frequency:__________ Hz; Number of Phases: One___ Three___
Frequency:__________ Hz; Number of Phases: One___
Three___
Rated Capacity: DC _______ kW; AC Apparent _______ kVA; AC Real _______ kW;
Rated Capacity: DC _______ kW; AC Apparent _______ kVA; AC Real _______ kW;
Power Factor ____________%; AC Voltage _________; AC Amperage___________
Power Factor ____________%; AC Voltage _________; AC Amperage___________
Facility schematic and equipment layout must be attached to this form.
Facility schematic and equipment layout must be attached to this form.
Section 5. Site Control
Enclose a copy of the site control documentation. Any information appearing in public records may not be labeled confidential. (Confidential information is discussed in 20VAC5-314-110 .) Site control may be demonstrated through:
1. Ownership of, a leasehold interest in, or a right to develop a site for the purpose of constructing the SGF;
2. An option to purchase or acquire a leasehold interest in a site for such purpose;
3. An exclusive or other business relationship between the IC and the entity having the right to sell, lease, or grant the IC the right to possess or occupy a site for such purpose; or
4. An existing permanent service metered account with the utility at the site and in the name of the IC.
Section 6
ucting the SGF;
2. An option to purchase or acquire a leasehold interest in a site for such purpose;
3. An exclusive or other business relationship between the IC and the entity having the right to sell, lease, or grant the IC the right to possess or occupy a site for such purpose; or
4. An existing permanent service metered account with the utility at the site and in the name of the IC.
Section 6. Vendor Certification
The SGF equipment is listed by Underwriters Laboratories to be in compliance with UL1741.
The SGF equipment is listed by Underwriters Laboratories to be in compliance with UL1741.
Signed (Vendor):_____________________________________ Date:____________
Signed (Vendor):_____________________________________ Date:____________
Name (Printed):____________________________________________________________
Name (Printed):____________________________________________________________
Company:___________________________________________________________
Company:___________________________________________________________
Phone Number:____________________________________________________________
Phone Number:____________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:______________________________________________________
Mailing Address:______________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:_______________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:_______________________________________________________
Section 7. Electrician Certification
The generator equipment has been installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications as well as all applicable provisions of the National Electrical Code.
The generator equipment has been installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications as well as all applicable provisions of the National Electrical Code
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Section 7. Electrician Certification
The generator equipment has been installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications as well as all applicable provisions of the National Electrical Code.
The generator equipment has been installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications as well as all applicable provisions of the National Electrical Code.
Signed (Licensed Electrician):__________________________ Date:__________
Signed (Licensed Electrician):__________________________ Date:__________
Name (printed):____________________________________________________
Name (printed):____________________________________________________
License Number:_______________________ Phone Number:_______________
License Number:_______________________ Phone Number:_______________
Mailing Address:___________________________________________________
Mailing Address:___________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:____________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:____________________________________________________
Section 8. Applicant Signature
I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, all of the information provided in this Interconnection Request Form is true and correct.
I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, all of the information provided in this Interconnection Request Form is true and correct.
Signature of Applicant:_____________________________________________
Signature of Applicant:_____________________________________________
Date:________________________
Date:________________________
Section 9
Interconnection Request Form is true and correct.
I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, all of the information provided in this Interconnection Request Form is true and correct.
Signature of Applicant:_____________________________________________
Signature of Applicant:_____________________________________________
Date:________________________
Date:________________________
Section 9. Utility Acknowledgment of Receipt
Signed:_______________________________________________________
Signed:_______________________________________________________
Title:_________________________________________________________
Title:_________________________________________________________
Utility:________________________________________________________
Utility:________________________________________________________
Date:_________________________
Date:_________________________
Utility signature signifies only receipt of this form, in compliance with 20VAC5-314-40 .
Utility signature signifies only receipt of this form, in compliance with 20VAC5-314-40 .
Schedule 6
LEVELS 2 AND 3 INTERCONNECTION REQUEST FORM FOR SMALL GENERATING FACILITY
Section 1. Interconnection Customer Information
Name:_________________________________________________________
Contact person:_________________________________________________
Mailing address:_________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:__________________________________________________
Telephone (Day):________________ (Evening):________________________
Fax:__________________________ Email:___________________________
Alternative contact information
Contact Name:__________________________________________________
Title:__________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:_________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:__________________________________________________
Telephone (Day):________________ (Evening):________________________
Fax:__________________________ Email:___________________________
Application is for: New Small
_____________________________________
Title:__________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:_________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:__________________________________________________
Telephone (Day):________________ (Evening):________________________
Fax:__________________________ Email:___________________________
Application is for: New Small Generating Facility______ Capacity addition_____
If capacity addition to existing facility, please describe:
________________________________________________________________
The Small Generating Facility will supply: Interconnection Customer __ Others __
Point of Interconnection:_____________________________________________
Interconnection Customer's requested in-service date:____________________
This Interconnection Request Form is considered complete when the Interconnection Customer provides all applicable and correct information required in this Schedule 6 and complies with the processing fee in Section 2 of this Schedule.
An Interconnection Customer who requests a commission jurisdictional interconnection must submit this Interconnection Request Form by hand delivery, mail, email, or fax to the utility.
Request for:
Level 2 Process ____
Level 3 Process ____
Standby Generator / Closed Transition ____
Section 2. Processing Fee and Deposit
If the interconnection request is submitted as Level 2, the nonrefundable processing fee payable to the utility is $1,000.
If the interconnection request is submitted as Level 3, the IC shall submit to the utility a nonrefundable processing fee of $1,000. Upon being designated by the Utility as a Project A or if the IC elects to proceed with the Project B, Level 3 Interconnection Customers shall also be obligated to submit an interconnection request study deposit of $10,000 plus $1.00 per kW AC .
An IC transferring from the Level 1 process shall pay the nonrefundable processing fee of $1,000 minus any previously paid Level 1 processing fee
$1,000. Upon being designated by the Utility as a Project A or if the IC elects to proceed with the Project B, Level 3 Interconnection Customers shall also be obligated to submit an interconnection request study deposit of $10,000 plus $1.00 per kW AC .
An IC transferring from the Level 1 process shall pay the nonrefundable processing fee of $1,000 minus any previously paid Level 1 processing fee.
An IC transferring from the Level 2 to the Level 3 process shall not be required to pay an additional $1,000 processing fee.
If the SGF is a standby generating facility, the interconnection request shall be designated a Project A and the IC shall be obligated to submit an interconnection request study deposit of $5,000 in conjunction with the initial study agreement as provided for in 20VAC5-314-38 and 20VAC5-314-70 .
If the interconnection request is submitted solely due to a transfer of ownership or change of control of the SGF, the nonrefundable processing fee is $500.
Section 3. Small Generating Facility Information
Data apply only to the small generating facility, not the interconnection facilities.
SGF Location (if different from information listed in Section 1 of this Schedule):
Site Address: ____________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________________
Utility and Account Number: _________________________________________________
Energy Service Provider and Account Number: __________________________________
If not available prior to the completion of the Interconnection Request Form, the Interconnection Customer must provide an address for SGF that has been issued conforming to the 911 emergency response group for the area to the utility within 15 business days of issuance
_________________________________________________
Energy Service Provider and Account Number: __________________________________
If not available prior to the completion of the Interconnection Request Form, the Interconnection Customer must provide an address for SGF that has been issued conforming to the 911 emergency response group for the area to the utility within 15 business days of issuance.
Primary energy source
Choose one:
Renewable Nonrenewable
Renewable
Nonrenewable
Solar – Photovoltaic Solar – Thermal Biomass – Landfill Gas Biomass – Manure DigesterGas Biomass – Directed Biogas Biomass – Solid Waste Biomass – Sewage Digester Gas Biomass – Wood Biomass – Other (please specify) Hydro Power – Run of River Hydro Power – Storage HydroPower – Tidal Hydro Power – Wave Wind Geothermal Battery Other (please specify) Fossil Fuel – Diesel Fossil Fuel – Natural Gas (not waste) Fossil Fuel – Oil Fossil Fuel – Coal Fossil Fuel – Other (please specify) Other (please specify)
Solar – Photovoltaic
Solar – Thermal
Biomass – Landfill Gas
Biomass – Manure DigesterGas
Biomass – Directed Biogas
Biomass – Solid Waste
Biomass – Sewage Digester Gas
Biomass – Wood
Biomass – Other (please specify)
Hydro Power – Run of River
Hydro Power – Storage
HydroPower – Tidal
Hydro Power – Wave
Wind
Geothermal
Battery
Other (please specify)
Fossil Fuel – Diesel
Fossil Fuel – Natural Gas (not waste)
Fossil Fuel – Oil
Fossil Fuel – Coal
Fossil Fuel – Other (please specify)
Other (please specify)
Prime mover
Choose one:
Photovoltaic (PV) Fuel Cell Reciprocating Engine Gas Turbine Steam Turbine Micro-Turbine Other, including Combined Heat and Power (please specify)
Photovoltaic (PV)
Fuel Cell
Reciprocating Engine
Gas Turbine
Steam Turbine
Micro-Turbine
Other, including Combined Heat and Power (please specify)
Type of generator
Choose one:
Inverter-Based Machine Induction Synchronous Other (please specify)
Inverter-Based Machine
Induction
Synchronous
Other (please specify)
Additional comments
____________________________________________________
lease specify)
Photovoltaic (PV)
Fuel Cell
Reciprocating Engine
Gas Turbine
Steam Turbine
Micro-Turbine
Other, including Combined Heat and Power (please specify)
Type of generator
Choose one:
Inverter-Based Machine Induction Synchronous Other (please specify)
Inverter-Based Machine
Induction
Synchronous
Other (please specify)
Additional comments
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Is the SGF located in utility's service area?
Yes _____ No _____ If No, please provide name of local provider:______
Generator nameplate rating:________ kW ___ Generator nameplate kVAR:_______
Interconnection customer or customer-site load:__________kW
Typical reactive load:_________________
Maximum generating capacity requested:______________ kW AC
List components of the small generating facility equipment package that are currently certified:
Equipment Certifying Entity
1.____________________________ 1.____________________________
2.____________________________ 2.____________________________
3.____________________________ 3.____________________________
4.____________________________ 4.____________________________
5.____________________________ 5.____________________________
Is the prime mover compatible with the certified protective relay package?
Yes____No____
Generator (or solar collector)
Manufacturer, Model Name, and Number:_________________________________
Version Number:_________________________________________________
Nameplate Output Power Rating in kW: (Summer)_________ (Winter)______
Nameplate Output Power Rating in kVA: (Summer)________ (Winter)______
Individual Generator Power Factor
Rated Power Factor: Leading:_____________ Lagging:________________
Total number of generators in wind farm to be interconnected pursuant to this interconnection request: Elevation:_______ Single Phase___ Three Phase___
Inverter Manufacturer, Model Name, and Number:__________
_____ (Winter)______
Nameplate Output Power Rating in kVA: (Summer)________ (Winter)______
Individual Generator Power Factor
Rated Power Factor: Leading:_____________ Lagging:________________
Total number of generators in wind farm to be interconnected pursuant to this interconnection request: Elevation:_______ Single Phase___ Three Phase___
Inverter Manufacturer, Model Name, and Number:__________________________
List of adjustable set points for the protective equipment or software:_________
Note: A completed power systems load flow data sheet must be supplied with the interconnection request.
Small Generating Facility Characteristic Data (for inverter-based machines)
Max design fault contribution current:______ Instantaneous___ or RMS_______
Harmonics characteristics:__________________________________________
Start-up requirements:_____________________________________________
Small Generating Facility Characteristic Data (for rotating machines)
RPM Frequency:_______________________________________________
Neutral Grounding Resistor (if applicable):____________
Synchronous Generators:
Direct Axis Synchronous Reactance, X d :_______ P.U.
Direct Axis Transient Reactance, X d :___________ P.U.
Direct Axis Subtransient Reactance, X d :______________ P.U.
Negative Sequence Reactance, X 2 :_________ P.U.
Zero Sequence Reactance, X 0 :____________ P.U.
KVA Base:___________________________
Field Volts:______________
Field Amperes:___________
Induction Generators:
Motoring Power (kW):______________
I 2 t or K (Heating Time Constant):______________
Rotor Resistance, R r :______________
Stator Resistance, R s :______________
Stator Reactance, X s :______________
Rotor Reactance, X r :______________
Magnetizing Reactance, X m :_____________
Short Circuit Reactance, X d :______________
Exciting Current:______________
Temperature Rise:______________
Frame Size:______________
Design Letter:______________
Reactive Power Required In Vars (No Load):______________
Reactive Power Required In Vars (Full Load):______________
Total Ro
r Reactance, X s :______________
Rotor Reactance, X r :______________
Magnetizing Reactance, X m :_____________
Short Circuit Reactance, X d :______________
Exciting Current:______________
Temperature Rise:______________
Frame Size:______________
Design Letter:______________
Reactive Power Required In Vars (No Load):______________
Reactive Power Required In Vars (Full Load):______________
Total Rotating Inertia, H:_____________ Per Unit on kVA base
Excitation and Governor System Data for Synchronous Generators Only:
Provide appropriate IEEE model block diagram of excitation system, governor system, and power system stabilizer (PSS) in accordance with the regional reliability council criteria. A PSS may be determined to be required by applicable studies. A copy of the manufacturer's block diagram may not be substituted.
Section 4. Customer's Interconnection Facilities Information
Will a transformer be used between the generator and the point of interconnection?
Yes ____No ____
Will the transformer be provided by the IC? Yes ____No ____
Transformer Data (If applicable, for IC-owned transformer):
Is the transformer: Single Phase_____ Three Phase____ Size: kVA_____
Transformer Impedance:_______% on __________kVA base
If Three Phase:
Transformer Primary:_____ Volts _____ Delta _____ Wye _____ Wye Grounded
Transformer Secondary:___ Volts _____ Delta _____ Wye _____ Wye Grounded
Transformer Tertiary:_____ Volts _____ Delta _____ Wye _____ Wye Grounded
Transformer Fuse Data (if applicable, for IC-owned fuse):
(Attach copy of fuse manufacturer's minimum melt and total clearing time-current curves.)
Manufacturer:____________ Type:__________ Size:______ Speed:_______
Interconnecting Circuit Breaker (if applicable):
Manufacturer:____________________________ Type:__________
Load Rating (amps):___ Interrupting Rating (amps):___ Trip Speed (cycles):___
Interconnection Protective Relays (if applicable):
If Microprocessor-Controlled:
Manufacturer:__________________________ Type:____________________
Model No
urer:____________ Type:__________ Size:______ Speed:_______
Interconnecting Circuit Breaker (if applicable):
Manufacturer:____________________________ Type:__________
Load Rating (amps):___ Interrupting Rating (amps):___ Trip Speed (cycles):___
Interconnection Protective Relays (if applicable):
If Microprocessor-Controlled:
Manufacturer:__________________________ Type:____________________
Model No. ___________ Firmware ID:_______ Instruction Book No. _________
List of functions and adjustable setpoints for the protective equipment or software:
Setpoint Function Minimum Maximum
1.________________________________ ____________ __________
2.________________________________ ____________ __________
3.________________________________ ____________ __________
4.________________________________ ____________ __________
5.________________________________ ____________ __________
6.________________________________ ____________ __________
If Discrete Components:
(Enclose copy of any proposed time-overcurrent coordination curves.)
Manufacturer:___________ Type:_______ Style/Catalog No.:______ Proposed Setting:______
Manufacturer:___________ Type:_______ Style/Catalog No.:______ Proposed Setting:______
Manufacturer:___________ Type:_______ Style/Catalog No.:______ Proposed Setting:______
Manufacturer:___________ Type:_______ Style/Catalog No.:______ Proposed Setting:______
Manufacturer:___________ Type:_______ Style/Catalog No.:______ Proposed Setting:______
Current Transformer Data (if applicable):
(Enclose copy of manufacturer's excitation and ratio correction curves.)
Manufacturer:_________________________________________________
Type:_______ Accuracy Class:________ Proposed Ratio Connection:_____
Manufacturer:_________________________________________________
Type:_______ Accuracy Class:________ Proposed Ratio Connection:_____
Potential Transformer Data (if applicable):
Manufacturer:_________________________________________________
Type:________ Accuracy Class:_______ Proposed Ratio Connection:_____
Manufacturer:______________
:_______ Accuracy Class:________ Proposed Ratio Connection:_____
Manufacturer:_________________________________________________
Type:_______ Accuracy Class:________ Proposed Ratio Connection:_____
Potential Transformer Data (if applicable):
Manufacturer:_________________________________________________
Type:________ Accuracy Class:_______ Proposed Ratio Connection:_____
Manufacturer:_________________________________________________
Type:________ Accuracy Class:_______ Proposed Ratio Connection:_____
Section 5. General Information
Enclose a copy of the site electrical one-line diagram showing the configuration of the small generating facility equipment, current and potential circuits, and protection and control schemes.
Enclose a copy of any site documentation that indicates the precise physical location of the proposed SGF (e.g., United States Geological Survey topographic map or other diagram or documentation).
Describe the proposed location of the protective interface equipment on the property:____________________________________________________
Enclose a copy of any site documentation that describes and details the operation of the protection and control schemes. Is available documentation enclosed? Yes___ No____
Enclose copies of schematic drawings for all protection and control circuits, relay current circuits, relay potential circuits, and alarm or monitoring circuits (if applicable).
Are schematic drawings enclosed? Yes____ No____
Section 6. Site Control
Enclose a copy of the site control documentation. Any information appearing in public records may not be labeled confidential. (Confidential information is discussed in 20VAC5-314-110 .) Site control may be demonstrated through:
1. Ownership of, a leasehold interest in, or a right to develop a site for the purpose of constructing the SGF;
2. An option to purchase or acquire a leasehold interest in a site for such purpose;
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control documentation. Any information appearing in public records may not be labeled confidential. (Confidential information is discussed in 20VAC5-314-110 .) Site control may be demonstrated through:
1. Ownership of, a leasehold interest in, or a right to develop a site for the purpose of constructing the SGF;
2. An option to purchase or acquire a leasehold interest in a site for such purpose;
3. An exclusive or other business relationship between the IC and the entity having the right to sell, lease, or grant the IC the right to possess or occupy a site for such purpose; or
4. An existing permanent service metered account with the utility at the site and in the name of the IC.
Section 7. Interconnection Customer Signature
I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, all the information provided in this interconnection request is true and correct.
Signature:_____________________________ Date:________________
Section 8. Utility Acknowledgment of Receipt
Signed:_____________________________________
Title:_______________________________________
Utility:______________________________________
Date:______________________________________
Utility signature signifies only receipt of this form, in compliance with 20VAC5-314-50 .
Schedule 7
LEVEL 3 FEASIBILITY STUDY AGREEMENT FOR SMALL GENERATING FACILITIES
This Agreement is made and entered into this _____day of ________20___ by and between_____________________________________________________________, a ____________________________organized and existing under the laws of the state of __________________________________________, ("Interconnection Customer,") and ____________________________________, a________________existing under the laws of the state of____________________________________, ("Utility")
of ________20___ by and between_____________________________________________________________, a ____________________________organized and existing under the laws of the state of __________________________________________, ("Interconnection Customer,") and ____________________________________, a________________existing under the laws of the state of____________________________________, ("Utility"). Interconnection Customer and Utility each may be referred to as a "Party" or collectively as the "Parties."
RECITALS
WHEREAS , Interconnection Customer is proposing to develop an SGF or generating capacity addition to an existing SGF consistent with the interconnection request completed by Interconnection Customer on_________________________; and
WHEREAS , Interconnection Customer desires to interconnect the SGF with the Utility's system; and
WHEREAS , Interconnection Customer has requested the Utility to perform a feasibility study to assess the feasibility of interconnecting the proposed SGF with the Utility's system, and of any affected systems;
NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of and subject to the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement the Parties agreed as follows:
1.0 The terms defined in Schedule 1 of 20VAC5-314-170 shall apply to this Schedule 7 of 20VAC 5-314-170.
2.0 The Interconnection Customer elects and the Utility shall cause to be performed an interconnection feasibility study consistent with the standard small generator interconnection procedures.
3.0 The scope of the feasibility study shall be subject to the assumptions set forth in Attachment A to this Agreement.
4.0 Feasibility study costs will be deducted from the interconnection request study deposit, as set forth in Schedule 6 of 20VAC5-314-170 .
4.1 Study cost shall be the Utility's actual incremental costs and will be invoiced to the Interconnection Customer no later than 60 business days after the study is completed and delivered and will include a summary of professional time
t A to this Agreement.
4.0 Feasibility study costs will be deducted from the interconnection request study deposit, as set forth in Schedule 6 of 20VAC5-314-170 .
4.1 Study cost shall be the Utility's actual incremental costs and will be invoiced to the Interconnection Customer no later than 60 business days after the study is completed and delivered and will include a summary of professional time. Actual study costs may be reconciled during the final accounting process described in Article 6 of the Interconnection Agreement, as applicable.
4.2 The Interconnection Customer shall pay any study costs that exceed the deposit within 20 business days after receipt of the invoice or resolution of any dispute. If the deposit exceeds the invoiced fees, the Utility shall refund the excess within 20 business days of the invoice without interest unless additional studies are required.
5.0 The feasibility study shall be based on the technical information provided by the Interconnection Customer in the interconnection request, as may be modified as the result of the scoping meeting. The Utility reserves the right to request additional technical information from the Interconnection Customer as may reasonably become necessary consistent with Good Utility Practice during the course of the feasibility study and as designated in accordance with the standard small generator interconnection procedures. If the information requested by the Utility is not provided by the Interconnection Customer within a reasonable timeframe to be identified by the Utility in writing, the Utility shall provide the Interconnection Customer written notice providing an opportunity to cure such failure by the close of business on the 10th business day following the posted date of such notice, where failure to provide the information requested within this period shall result in the study being terminated and the interconnection request being deemed withdrawn
the Utility in writing, the Utility shall provide the Interconnection Customer written notice providing an opportunity to cure such failure by the close of business on the 10th business day following the posted date of such notice, where failure to provide the information requested within this period shall result in the study being terminated and the interconnection request being deemed withdrawn. The period of time for the Utility to complete the feasibility study shall be tolled during any period that the Utility has requested information in writing from the Interconnection Customer necessary to complete the study and such request is outstanding.
6.0 In performing the study, the Utility shall rely, to the extent reasonably practicable, on recent studies. The Interconnection Customer shall not be charged for such existing studies; however, the Interconnection Customer shall be responsible for charges associated with any new study or modifications to existing studies that are reasonably necessary to perform the feasibility study.
7.0 The feasibility study report shall provide the following analyses for the purpose of identifying any potential adverse system impacts that would result from the interconnection of the SGF as proposed:
7.1 Initial identification of any circuit breaker short circuit capability limits exceeded as a result of the interconnection;
7.2 Initial identification of any thermal overload or voltage limit violations resulting from the interconnection;
7.3 Initial review of grounding requirements and electric system protection; and
7.4 Description and nonbinding estimated cost of facilities required to interconnect the proposed SGF and to address the identified short circuit and power flow issues
as a result of the interconnection;
7.2 Initial identification of any thermal overload or voltage limit violations resulting from the interconnection;
7.3 Initial review of grounding requirements and electric system protection; and
7.4 Description and nonbinding estimated cost of facilities required to interconnect the proposed SGF and to address the identified short circuit and power flow issues.
8.0 The feasibility study shall model the impact of the SGF for all purposes identified in the Interconnection Request Form in order to avoid the further expense and interruption of operation for reexamination of feasibility and impacts if the Interconnection Customer later changes the purpose for which the SGF is being installed.
9.0 The study shall include the feasibility of all potential points of interconnection as requested by the Interconnection Customer and at the Interconnection Customer's cost.
10.0 A feasibility study report shall be prepared and transmitted to the Interconnection Customer within 30 business days of the Utility's receipt of the complete executed feasibility study agreement and required deposit.
11.0 If the feasibility study shows no potential for adverse system impacts, then within 10 business days, the Utility shall send the Interconnection Customer either an executable Small Generator Interconnection Agreement (Schedule 10 of 20VAC5-314-170 ) or a Facilities Study Agreement, including an outline of the scope of the study.
12.0 If the feasibility study shows potential for adverse system impacts, the review process shall proceed to the system impact study.
13.0 Governing law, regulatory authority, and rules. The validity, interpretation, and enforcement of this Agreement and each of its provisions shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflicts of law principles. This Agreement is subject to all applicable laws and regulations
system impacts, the review process shall proceed to the system impact study.
13.0 Governing law, regulatory authority, and rules. The validity, interpretation, and enforcement of this Agreement and each of its provisions shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflicts of law principles. This Agreement is subject to all applicable laws and regulations. Each Party expressly reserves the right to seek changes in, appeal, or otherwise contest any laws, orders, or regulations of a governmental authority.
14.0 Amendment. The Parties may amend this Agreement by a written instrument duly executed by both Parties.
15.0 No third-party beneficiaries. This Agreement is not intended to and does not create rights, remedies, or benefits of any character whatsoever in favor of any persons, corporations, associations, or entities other than the Parties, and the obligations in this Agreement assumed are solely for the use and benefit of the Parties, their successors in interest and where permitted, their assigns.
16.0 Waiver.
16.1 The failure of a Party to this Agreement to insist, on any occasion, upon strict performance of any provision of this Agreement will not be considered a waiver of any obligation, right, or duty of or duty imposed upon such Party.
16.2 Any waiver at any time by either Party of its rights with respect to this Agreement shall not be deemed a continuing waiver or a waiver with respect to any other failure to comply with any other obligation, right, or duty of this Agreement. Termination or default of this Agreement for any reason by an Interconnection Customer shall not constitute a waiver of the Interconnection Customer's legal rights to obtain an interconnection from the Utility. Any waiver of this Agreement shall, if requested, be provided in writing.
17.0 Entire agreement
t to any other failure to comply with any other obligation, right, or duty of this Agreement. Termination or default of this Agreement for any reason by an Interconnection Customer shall not constitute a waiver of the Interconnection Customer's legal rights to obtain an interconnection from the Utility. Any waiver of this Agreement shall, if requested, be provided in writing.
17.0 Entire agreement. This Agreement, including all attachments, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with reference to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings or agreements, oral or written, between the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. There are no other agreements, representations, warranties, or covenants that constitute any part of the consideration for, or any condition to, either Party's compliance with its obligations under this Agreement.
18.0 Multiple counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which is deemed an original but all constitute one and the same instrument.
19.0 No partnership. This Agreement shall not be interpreted or construed to create an association, joint venture, agency relationship, or partnership between the Parties or to impose any partnership obligation or partnership liability upon either Party. Neither Party shall have any right, power, or authority to enter into any agreement or undertaking for, or act on behalf of, or to act as or be an agent or representative of, or to otherwise bind, the other Party.
20.0 Severability
association, joint venture, agency relationship, or partnership between the Parties or to impose any partnership obligation or partnership liability upon either Party. Neither Party shall have any right, power, or authority to enter into any agreement or undertaking for, or act on behalf of, or to act as or be an agent or representative of, or to otherwise bind, the other Party.
20.0 Severability. If any provision or portion of this Agreement shall for any reason be held or adjudged to be invalid or illegal or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction or other governmental authority, (i) such portion or provision shall be deemed separate and independent, (ii) the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to restore insofar as practicable the benefits to each Party that were affected by such ruling, and (iii) the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
21.0 Subcontractors. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent a Party from utilizing the services of any subcontractor as it deems appropriate to perform its obligations under this Agreement; however, each Party shall require its subcontractors to comply with all applicable terms and conditions of this Agreement in providing such services and each Party shall remain primarily liable to the other Party for the performance of such subcontractor.
21.1 The creation of any subcontract relationship shall not relieve the hiring Party of any of its obligations under this Agreement. The hiring Party shall be fully responsible to the other Party for the acts or omissions of any subcontractor the hiring Party hires as if no subcontract had been made; provided that in no event shall the Utility be liable for the actions or inactions of the Interconnection Customer or its subcontractors with respect to obligations of the Interconnection Customer under this Agreement
is Agreement. The hiring Party shall be fully responsible to the other Party for the acts or omissions of any subcontractor the hiring Party hires as if no subcontract had been made; provided that in no event shall the Utility be liable for the actions or inactions of the Interconnection Customer or its subcontractors with respect to obligations of the Interconnection Customer under this Agreement. Any applicable obligation imposed by this Agreement upon the hiring Party shall be equally binding upon and shall be construed as having application to any subcontractor of such Party.
21.2 The obligations under this Section 21.0 of this Agreement will not be limited in any way by any limitation of subcontractor's insurance.
22.0 Reservation of rights. The Utility shall have the right to make a unilateral filing with the State Corporation Commission to modify this Agreement with respect to any rates, terms, and conditions, charges, or classifications of service, and the Interconnection Customer shall have the right to make a unilateral filing with the State Corporation Commission to modify this Agreement; provided that each Party shall have the right to protest any such filing by the other Party and to participate fully in any proceeding before the State Corporation Commission in which such modifications may be considered. Nothing in this Agreement shall limit the rights of the Parties except to the extent that the Parties otherwise agree as provided in this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the Parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their duly authorized officers or agents on the day and year of this Agreement
ng before the State Corporation Commission in which such modifications may be considered. Nothing in this Agreement shall limit the rights of the Parties except to the extent that the Parties otherwise agree as provided in this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the Parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their duly authorized officers or agents on the day and year of this Agreement.
(Insert name of Utility) (Insert name of Interconnection Customer)
________________________________ ________________________________
Signed: _________________________ Signed:__________________________
Name (Printed): Name (Printed):
________________________________ _________________
Title: ___________________________ Title: ____________________________
Attachment A to Schedule 7
Feasibility Study Agreement
Assumptions Used in Conducting the Feasibility Study
The feasibility study will be based upon the information set forth in the interconnection request and agreed upon in the scoping meeting held on _____________________:
1. Designation of point of interconnection and configuration to be studied.
2. Designation of alternative points of interconnection and configuration.
Questions 1 and 2 are to be completed by the Interconnection Customer. Any other assumptions are to be provided by the Interconnection Customer and the Utility.
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Schedule 8
LEVEL 3 SYSTEM IMPACT STUDY AGREEMENT FOR SMALL GENERATING FACILITIES
This Agreement is made and entered into this _____day of___________________20_______by and between______________________ ____________________________________________________________________, a ___________________________ organized and existing under the laws of the state of__________________________________________, ("Interconnection Customer,") and__________________________________________, a_________________existing under the laws of the state of________, ("Utility")
__20_______by and between______________________ ____________________________________________________________________, a ___________________________ organized and existing under the laws of the state of__________________________________________, ("Interconnection Customer,") and__________________________________________, a_________________existing under the laws of the state of________, ("Utility"). Interconnection Customer and Utility each may be referred to as a "Party," or collectively as the "Parties."
RECITALS
WHEREAS , the Interconnection Customer is proposing to develop an SGF or generating capacity addition to an existing SGF consistent with the interconnection request completed by the Interconnection Customer on______________________; and
WHEREAS , the Interconnection Customer desires to interconnect the SGF with the Utility's system; and
WHEREAS , the Utility has completed a feasibility study and provided the results of said study to the Interconnection Customer (This recital to be omitted if the Parties have agreed to forgo the feasibility study.); and
WHEREAS , the Interconnection Customer has requested the Utility to perform a system impact study to assess the impact of interconnecting the SGF with the Utility's system, and of any affected systems;
NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of and subject to the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement the Parties agreed as follows:
1.0 The terms defined in Schedule 1 of 20VAC5-314-170 shall apply to this Schedule 8 of 20VAC 5-314-170.
2.0 The Interconnection Customer elects and the Utility shall cause to be performed a system impact study consistent with the standard small generator interconnection procedures.
3.0 System impact study costs will be deducted from the interconnection request study deposit as set forth in Schedule 6 of 20VAC5-314-170
n Schedule 1 of 20VAC5-314-170 shall apply to this Schedule 8 of 20VAC 5-314-170.
2.0 The Interconnection Customer elects and the Utility shall cause to be performed a system impact study consistent with the standard small generator interconnection procedures.
3.0 System impact study costs will be deducted from the interconnection request study deposit as set forth in Schedule 6 of 20VAC5-314-170 .
3.1 Study cost shall be the Utility's actual incremental costs and will be invoiced to the Interconnection Customer no later than 60 business days after the study is completed and delivered and will include a summary of professional time. Actual study costs may be reconciled during the final accounting process described in Article 6 of the Interconnection Agreement, as applicable.
3.2 The Interconnection Customer shall pay any study costs that exceed the deposit within 20 business days after receipt of the invoice or resolution of any dispute. If the deposit exceeds the invoiced fees, the Utility shall refund the excess within 20 business days of the invoice without interest unless additional studies are required.
4.0 A system impact study shall identify and detail the electric system impacts that would result if the SGF were interconnected without project modifications or electric system modifications, focusing on the adverse electric system impacts identified in the feasibility study or in the scoping meeting. A system impact study shall evaluate the impact of the proposed interconnection on the reliability of the electric system.
5.0 A system impact study will be based upon the results of the feasibility study and the technical information provided by Interconnection Customer in the interconnection request. The Utility reserves the right to request additional technical information from the Interconnection Customer as may reasonably become necessary consistent with Good Utility Practice during the course of the system impact study
ystem impact study will be based upon the results of the feasibility study and the technical information provided by Interconnection Customer in the interconnection request. The Utility reserves the right to request additional technical information from the Interconnection Customer as may reasonably become necessary consistent with Good Utility Practice during the course of the system impact study. If the information requested by the Utility is not provided by the Interconnection Customer within a reasonable timeframe to be identified by the Utility in writing, the Utility shall provide the Interconnection Customer written notice providing an opportunity to cure such failure by the close of business on the 10th business day following the posted date of such notice, where failure to provide the information requested within this period shall result in the study being terminated, and the interconnection request being deemed withdrawn. The period of time for the Utility to complete the system impact study shall be tolled during any period that the Utility has requested information in writing from the Interconnection Customer necessary to complete the study and such request is outstanding.
6.0 A system impact study shall consist of a study of the potentially impacted transmission and distribution systems, a short circuit analysis, a stability analysis, a power flow analysis, voltage drop and flicker studies, grounding reviews, distribution load flow study, analysis of equipment interrupting ratings, protection coordination study, and impacts on electric system operation, as necessary. A system impact study shall state the assumptions upon which it is based, state the results of the analyses, and provide the requirement or potential impediments to providing the requested interconnection service, including a preliminary indication of the cost and length of time that would be necessary to correct any problems identified in those analyses and implement the interconnection
ecessary. A system impact study shall state the assumptions upon which it is based, state the results of the analyses, and provide the requirement or potential impediments to providing the requested interconnection service, including a preliminary indication of the cost and length of time that would be necessary to correct any problems identified in those analyses and implement the interconnection. A system impact study shall provide a list of facilities and modifications that would be required as a result of the interconnection along with estimates of cost responsibility and time to construct. If arranged with the Utility prior to the Utility preparing the system impact study agreement, the system impact study may, at the Interconnection Customer's cost, include one or more alternatives to the point of interconnection; however, such alternative points must be on the same distribution circuit as the point of interconnection the Interconnection Customer specified as the proposed point of interconnection.
7.0 Affected systems may participate in the preparation of a system impact study, with a division of costs among such entities as they may agree. All affected systems shall be afforded an opportunity to review and comment upon a system impact study that covers potential adverse system impacts on their electric systems, and the Utility has 20 additional business days to complete a system impact study requiring review by affected systems
the preparation of a system impact study, with a division of costs among such entities as they may agree. All affected systems shall be afforded an opportunity to review and comment upon a system impact study that covers potential adverse system impacts on their electric systems, and the Utility has 20 additional business days to complete a system impact study requiring review by affected systems.
8.0 If the Utility uses a queuing procedure for sorting or prioritizing projects and associated cost responsibilities for any required network upgrades, the system impact study shall consider all generating facilities (and with respect to Section 8.3 of this Agreement, any identified upgrades associated with such higher queued interconnection) that, on the date the system impact study is commenced:
8.1 Are directly interconnected with the Utility's system; or
8.2 Are interconnected with affected systems and may have an impact on the proposed interconnection; and
8.3 Have a pending higher queued interconnection request to interconnect with the Utility's system.
9.0 A system impact study, if required, shall be completed and the results transmitted to the Interconnection Customer within 45 business days after this Agreement is signed by the Parties or in accordance with the Utility's queuing procedures.
10.0 If the system impact study shows that facility modifications are needed to accommodate the SGF, then within 10 business days following transmittal of the system impact study report, the Utility shall send the Interconnection Customer a Facilities Study Agreement, including an outline of the scope of the study.
11.0 Governing law, regulatory authority, and rules. The validity, interpretation, and enforcement of this Agreement and each of its provisions shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflicts of law principles. This Agreement is subject to all applicable laws and regulations
a Facilities Study Agreement, including an outline of the scope of the study.
11.0 Governing law, regulatory authority, and rules. The validity, interpretation, and enforcement of this Agreement and each of its provisions shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflicts of law principles. This Agreement is subject to all applicable laws and regulations. Each Party expressly reserves the right to seek changes in, appeal, or otherwise contest any laws, orders, or regulations of a governmental authority.
12.0 Amendment. The Parties may amend this Agreement by a written instrument duly executed by both Parties.
13.0 No third-party beneficiaries. This Agreement is not intended to and does not create rights, remedies, or benefits of any character whatsoever in favor of any persons, corporations, associations, or entities other than the Parties, and the obligations pursuant to this Agreement assumed are solely for the use and benefit of the Parties, their successors in interest, and where permitted, their assigns.
14.0 Waiver.
14.1 The failure of a Party to this Agreement to insist, on any occasion, upon strict performance of any provision of this Agreement will not be considered a waiver of any obligation, right, or duty of or duty imposed upon such Party.
14.2 Any waiver at any time by either Party of its rights with respect to this Agreement shall not be deemed a continuing waiver or a waiver with respect to any other failure to comply with any other obligation, right, or duty of this Agreement. Termination or default of this Agreement for any reason by Interconnection Customer shall not constitute a waiver of the Interconnection Customer's legal rights to obtain an interconnection from the Utility. Any waiver of this Agreement shall if requested, be provided in writing.
15.0 Entire agreement
spect to any other failure to comply with any other obligation, right, or duty of this Agreement. Termination or default of this Agreement for any reason by Interconnection Customer shall not constitute a waiver of the Interconnection Customer's legal rights to obtain an interconnection from the Utility. Any waiver of this Agreement shall if requested, be provided in writing.
15.0 Entire agreement. This Agreement, including all attachments, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with reference to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings or agreements, oral or written, between the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. There are no other agreements, representations, warranties, or covenants that constitute any part of the consideration for, or any condition to, either Party's compliance with its obligations under this Agreement.
16.0 Multiple counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which is deemed an original but all constitute one and the same instrument.
17.0 No partnership. This Agreement shall not be interpreted or construed to create an association, joint venture, agency relationship, or partnership between the Parties or to impose any partnership obligation or partnership liability upon either Party. Neither Party shall have any right, power, or authority to enter into any agreement or undertaking for, or act on behalf of, or to act as or be an agent or representative of, or to otherwise bind, the other Party.
18.0 Severability
association, joint venture, agency relationship, or partnership between the Parties or to impose any partnership obligation or partnership liability upon either Party. Neither Party shall have any right, power, or authority to enter into any agreement or undertaking for, or act on behalf of, or to act as or be an agent or representative of, or to otherwise bind, the other Party.
18.0 Severability. If any provision or portion of this Agreement shall for any reason be held or adjudged to be invalid or illegal or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction or other governmental authority, (i) such portion or provision shall be deemed separate and independent, (ii) the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to restore insofar as practicable the benefits to each Party that were affected by such ruling, and (iii) the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
19.0 Subcontractors. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent a Party from utilizing the services of any subcontractor as it deems appropriate to perform its obligations under this Agreement; however, each Party shall require its subcontractors to comply with all applicable terms and conditions of this Agreement in providing such services, and each Party shall remain primarily liable to the other Party for the performance of such subcontractor.
19.1 The creation of any subcontract relationship shall not relieve the hiring Party of any of its obligations under this Agreement. The hiring Party shall be fully responsible to the other Party for the acts or omissions of any subcontractor the hiring Party hires as if no subcontract had been made; provided that in no event shall the Utility be liable for the actions or inactions of the Interconnection Customer or its subcontractors with respect to obligations of the Interconnection Customer under this Agreement
is Agreement. The hiring Party shall be fully responsible to the other Party for the acts or omissions of any subcontractor the hiring Party hires as if no subcontract had been made; provided that in no event shall the Utility be liable for the actions or inactions of the Interconnection Customer or its subcontractors with respect to obligations of the Interconnection Customer under this Agreement. Any applicable obligation imposed by this Agreement upon the hiring Party shall be equally binding upon and shall be construed as having application to any subcontractor of such Party.
19.2 The obligations under this Section 19.0 of this Agreement will not be limited in any way by any limitation of subcontractor's insurance.
20.0 Reservation of rights. The Utility shall have the right to make a unilateral filing with the State Corporation Commission to modify this Agreement with respect to any rates, terms and conditions, charges, or classifications of service, and the Interconnection Customer shall have the right to make a unilateral filing with the State Corporation Commission to modify this Agreement; provided that each Party shall have the right to protest any such filing by the other Party and to participate fully in any proceeding before the State Corporation Commission in which such modifications may be considered. Nothing in this Agreement shall limit the rights of the Parties except to the extent that the Parties otherwise agree as provided in this Agreement.
IN WITNESS THEREOF , the Parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their duly authorized officers or agents on the day and year of this Agreement
ng before the State Corporation Commission in which such modifications may be considered. Nothing in this Agreement shall limit the rights of the Parties except to the extent that the Parties otherwise agree as provided in this Agreement.
IN WITNESS THEREOF , the Parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their duly authorized officers or agents on the day and year of this Agreement.
(Insert name of Utility) (Insert name of Interconnection Customer)
___________________________________________________________________
Signed: _________________________ Signed: ____________________________
Name (Printed): Name (Printed):
__________________________________ ______________________________
Title: ______________________________ Title: __________________________
Schedule 9
LEVEL 3 FACILITIES STUDY AGREEMENT FOR SMALL GENERATING FACILITIES
This Agreement is made and entered into this _____day of______________20___ by and between________________________________________________________, a ____________________________organized and existing under the laws of the state of____________________________________________, ("Interconnection Customer,") and________________________________________________________________, a__________________existing under the laws of the state of____________________________________________________________, ("Utility"). Interconnection Customer and Utility each may be referred to as a "Party," or collectively as the "Parties."
RECITALS
WHEREAS , the Interconnection Customer is proposing to develop an SGF or generating capacity addition to an existing SGF consistent with the interconnection request completed by the Interconnection Customer on______________________; and
WHEREAS , the Interconnection Customer desires to interconnect the SGF with the Utility's system; and
WHEREAS , the Utility has completed a system impact study and provided the results of the study to the Interconnection Customer; and
WHEREAS , the Interconnection Customer has requested the Utility to perform a facilities stud
completed by the Interconnection Customer on______________________; and
WHEREAS , the Interconnection Customer desires to interconnect the SGF with the Utility's system; and
WHEREAS , the Utility has completed a system impact study and provided the results of the study to the Interconnection Customer; and
WHEREAS , the Interconnection Customer has requested the Utility to perform a facilities study to specify and estimate the cost of the equipment, engineering, procurement, and construction work needed to implement the conclusions of the system impact study in accordance with Good Utility Practice to physically and electrically connect the SGF with the Utility's system.
NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of and subject to the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement the Parties agreed as follows:
1.0 The terms defined in Schedule 1 of 20VAC5-314-170 shall apply to this Schedule 9 of 20VAC 5-314-170.
2.0 The Interconnection Customer elects and the Utility shall cause a facilities study consistent with the standard small generator interconnection procedures.
3.0 The scope of the facilities study shall be subject to data provided in Attachment A to this Agreement.
4.0 The facilities study shall specify and estimate the cost of the equipment, engineering, procurement, and construction work needed to implement the conclusions of the feasibility study or system impact study and to allow the SGF to be interconnected and operate safely and reliably.
5.0 Facilities study costs will be deducted from the interconnection request study deposit, as set forth in Schedule 6 of 20VAC5-314-170 .
5.1 Study cost shall be the Utility's actual incremental costs and will be invoiced to the Interconnection Customer no later than 60 business days after the study is completed and delivered and will include a summary of professional time. Actual study costs may be reconciled during the final accounting process described in Article 6 of the Interconnection Agreement, as applicable
20VAC5-314-170 .
5.1 Study cost shall be the Utility's actual incremental costs and will be invoiced to the Interconnection Customer no later than 60 business days after the study is completed and delivered and will include a summary of professional time. Actual study costs may be reconciled during the final accounting process described in Article 6 of the Interconnection Agreement, as applicable.
5.2 The Interconnection Customer shall pay any study costs that exceed the deposit within 20 business days on receipt of the invoice or resolution of any dispute. If the deposit exceeds the invoiced fees, the Utility shall refund the excess within 20 business days of the invoice without interest.
6.0 Design for any required customer's interconnection facilities, attachment facilities, or distribution upgrades shall be performed under the facilities study. The Utility may contract with consultants to perform activities required under the facilities study. The Interconnection Customer and the Utility may agree to allow the Interconnection Customer to separately arrange for the design of some of the customer's interconnection facilities. In such cases, facilities design will be reviewed or modified prior to acceptance by the Utility, under the provisions of the facilities study. If the Parties agree to separately arrange for design and construction, and provided security and confidentiality requirements can be met, the Utility shall make sufficient information available to the Interconnection Customer in accordance with confidentiality and critical infrastructure requirements, to permit the Interconnection Customer to obtain an independent design and cost estimate for any necessary facilities
to separately arrange for design and construction, and provided security and confidentiality requirements can be met, the Utility shall make sufficient information available to the Interconnection Customer in accordance with confidentiality and critical infrastructure requirements, to permit the Interconnection Customer to obtain an independent design and cost estimate for any necessary facilities.
7.0 The facilities study shall also identify (i) the electrical switching configuration of the equipment, including transformer, switchgear, meters, and other station equipment; (ii) the nature and estimated cost of the attachment facilities and distribution upgrades necessary to accomplish the interconnection; and (iii) an estimate of the time required to complete the construction and installation of such facilities.
8.0 The Utility may propose to group facilities required for more than one Interconnection Customer in order to minimize facilities costs through economies of scale, but any Interconnection Customer may require the installation of facilities required for its own SGF if it is willing to pay the costs of those facilities.
9.0 In cases where system upgrades are required, the Utility shall transmit the facilities study report within 45 business days after receipt of the complete Facilities Study Agreement and the deposit. In cases where no system upgrades are necessary, and the required facilities are limited to customer's interconnection facilities and attachment facilities only, the Utility shall transmit the facilities study report within 30 business days after receipt of this Agreement and the deposit. The Utility reserves the right to request additional technical information from the Interconnection Customer as may reasonably become necessary consistent with Good Utility Practice during the course of the facilities study
ction facilities and attachment facilities only, the Utility shall transmit the facilities study report within 30 business days after receipt of this Agreement and the deposit. The Utility reserves the right to request additional technical information from the Interconnection Customer as may reasonably become necessary consistent with Good Utility Practice during the course of the facilities study. If the information requested by the Utility is not provided by the Interconnection Customer within a reasonable timeframe to be identified by the Utility in writing, the Utility shall provide the Interconnection Customer written notice providing an opportunity to cure such failure by the close of business on the 10th business day following the posted date of such notice, where failure to provide the information requested within this period shall result in the study being terminated, and the interconnection request being deemed withdrawn. The period of time for the Utility to complete the facilities study shall be tolled during any period that the Utility has requested information in writing from the Interconnection Customer necessary to complete the study and such request is outstanding.
10.0 Governing law, regulatory authority, and rules. The validity, interpretation, and enforcement of this Agreement and each of its provisions shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflicts of law principles. This Agreement is subject to all applicable laws and regulations. Each Party expressly reserves the right to seek changes in, appeal, or otherwise contest any laws, orders, or regulations of a governmental authority.
11.0 Amendment. The Parties may amend this Agreement by a written instrument duly executed by both Parties.
12.0 No third-party beneficiaries
egard to its conflicts of law principles. This Agreement is subject to all applicable laws and regulations. Each Party expressly reserves the right to seek changes in, appeal, or otherwise contest any laws, orders, or regulations of a governmental authority.
11.0 Amendment. The Parties may amend this Agreement by a written instrument duly executed by both Parties.
12.0 No third-party beneficiaries. This Agreement is not intended to and does not create rights, remedies, or benefits of any character whatsoever in favor of any persons, corporations, associations, or entities other than the Parties, and the obligations assumed in this Agreement are solely for the use and benefit of the Parties, their successors in interest and where permitted, their assigns.
13.0 Waiver.
13.1 The failure of a Party to this Agreement to insist, on any occasion, upon strict performance of any provision of this Agreement will not be considered a waiver of any obligation, right, or duty of or duty imposed upon such Party.
13.2 Any waiver at any time by either Party of its rights with respect to this Agreement shall not be deemed a continuing waiver or a waiver with respect to any other failure to comply with any other obligation, right, or duty of this Agreement. Termination or default of this Agreement for any reason by the Interconnection Customer shall not constitute a waiver of the Interconnection Customer's legal rights to obtain an interconnection from the Utility. Any waiver of this Agreement shall, if requested, be provided in writing.
14.0 Entire agreement. This Agreement, including all attachments, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with reference to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings or agreements, oral or written, between the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement
ny waiver of this Agreement shall, if requested, be provided in writing.
14.0 Entire agreement. This Agreement, including all attachments, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with reference to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings or agreements, oral or written, between the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. There are no other agreements, representations, warranties, or covenants that constitute any part of the consideration for, or any condition to, either Party's compliance with its obligations under this Agreement.
15.0 Multiple counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which is deemed an original but all constitute one and the same instrument.
16.0 No partnership. This Agreement shall not be interpreted or construed to create an association, joint venture, agency relationship, or partnership between the Parties or to impose any partnership obligation or partnership liability upon either Party. Neither Party shall have any right, power, or authority to enter into any agreement or undertaking for, or act on behalf of, or to act as or be an agent or representative of, or to otherwise bind, the other Party.
17.0 Severability. If any provision or portion of this Agreement shall for any reason be held or adjudged to be invalid or illegal or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction or other governmental authority, (i) such portion or provision shall be deemed separate and independent, (ii) the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to restore insofar as practicable the benefits to each Party that were affected by such ruling, and (iii) the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
18.0 Subcontractors
nenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction or other governmental authority, (i) such portion or provision shall be deemed separate and independent, (ii) the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to restore insofar as practicable the benefits to each Party that were affected by such ruling, and (iii) the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
18.0 Subcontractors. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent a Party from utilizing the services of any subcontractor as it deems appropriate to perform its obligations under this Agreement; however, each Party shall require its subcontractors to comply with all applicable terms and conditions of this Agreement in providing such services, and each Party shall remain primarily liable to the other Party for the performance of such subcontractor.
18.1 The creation of any subcontract relationship shall not relieve the hiring Party of any of its obligations under this Agreement. The hiring Party shall be fully responsible to the other Party for the acts or omissions of any subcontractor the hiring Party hires as if no subcontract had been made; provided that in no event shall the Utility be liable for the actions or inactions of the Interconnection Customer or its subcontractors with respect to obligations of the Interconnection Customer under this Agreement. Any applicable obligation imposed by this Agreement upon the hiring Party shall be equally binding upon and shall be construed as having application to any subcontractor of such Party.
18.2 The obligations under this Section 18.0 of this Agreement will not be limited in any way by any limitation of subcontractor's insurance.
19.0 Reservation of rights
Interconnection Customer under this Agreement. Any applicable obligation imposed by this Agreement upon the hiring Party shall be equally binding upon and shall be construed as having application to any subcontractor of such Party.
18.2 The obligations under this Section 18.0 of this Agreement will not be limited in any way by any limitation of subcontractor's insurance.
19.0 Reservation of rights. The Utility shall have the right to make a unilateral filing with the State Corporation Commission to modify this Agreement with respect to any rates, terms and conditions, charges, or classifications of service, and the Interconnection Customer shall have the right to make a unilateral filing with the State Corporation Commission to modify this Agreement; provided that each Party shall have the right to protest any such filing by the other Party and to participate fully in any proceeding before the State Corporation Commission in which such modifications may be considered. Nothing in this Agreement shall limit the rights of the Parties except to the extent that the Parties otherwise agree as provided in this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the Parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their duly authorized officers or agents on the day and year of this Agreement.
(Insert name of Utility) (Insert name of Interconnection Customer)
___________________________________ _________________________________
Signed______________________________ Signed___________________________
Name (Printed): Name (Printed):____________________
___________________________________ ______________________________
Title_______________________________ Title___________________________
Attachment A to Schedule 9
Facilities Study Agreement
Data to Be Provided by the Interconnection Customer
with the Facilities Study Agreement
1. Provide a location plan and simplified one-line diagram of the plant and station facilities. For staged projects, indicate future generation, future transmission circuits, and other major future facilities
________________ Title___________________________
Attachment A to Schedule 9
Facilities Study Agreement
Data to Be Provided by the Interconnection Customer
with the Facilities Study Agreement
1. Provide a location plan and simplified one-line diagram of the plant and station facilities. For staged projects, indicate future generation, future transmission circuits, and other major future facilities. On the one-line diagram, show (i) each generator, its electric connection configuration, and its generation capacity; (ii) the location and capacity of auxiliary power; and (iii) minimum load on CT/PT.
2. One set of metering is required for each generation connection to the new ring bus or existing Utility station. Indicate the number of generation connections requiring a metering set:_______
3. Indicate whether an alternate source of auxiliary power will be available during CT/PT maintenance. Yes_______ No_______
4. Indicate whether a transfer bus on the generation side of the metering will require that each meter set be designed for the total plant generation. Indicate such on the one-line diagram.
5. State the type of control system or programmable logic controller (PLC) that will be located at the SGF.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. State the protocol used by the control system or PLC. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. Describe the operation sequence and timing of the protection scheme during disconnection and reconnection to the Utility by the SGF.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
8. Provide a 7.5-minute quadrangle map of the site. Indicate the plant, station, transmission line, and property lines.
9. State the physical dimensions of the proposed interconnection station
eme during disconnection and reconnection to the Utility by the SGF.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
8. Provide a 7.5-minute quadrangle map of the site. Indicate the plant, station, transmission line, and property lines.
9. State the physical dimensions of the proposed interconnection station.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10. State the bus length from generation to interconnection station.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
11. Provide a diagram or description of the point of interconnection desired by the Interconnection Customer that is to be the point of interconnection in the system impact study report.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
12. State the line length from interconnection station to Utility system.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
13. State the pole or tower number observed in the field affixed to the pole or tower leg. ______________________________________________________________
14. State the number of third-party easements required for distribution or transmission lines.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
15. Provide the following proposed schedule dates:
a. Date Interconnection Customer to begin construction: ___________________
b. Date generator step-up transformers to receive back feed power: __________________
c. Date Interconnection Customer will test SGF: ______________________
d
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
15. Provide the following proposed schedule dates:
a. Date Interconnection Customer to begin construction: ___________________
b. Date generator step-up transformers to receive back feed power: __________________
c. Date Interconnection Customer will test SGF: ______________________
d. Date Interconnection Customer will place SGF into commercial operation: ______________________
Schedule 10
SMALL GENERATOR INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT (SGIA)
This Small Generator Interconnection Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into this ______ day of ____________, 20__, by __________________ ("Utility"), and _________________________________ ("Interconnection Customer" or "IC"), each sometimes referred to individually as "Party" or both referred to collectively as the "Parties."
Utility Information
Utility Information
Utility:________________________________________________
Utility:________________________________________________
Attention:______________________________________________
Attention:______________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________
City, State, Zip:_________________________________________
City, State, Zip:_________________________________________
Phone:_____________________ Fax:_______________________
Phone:_____________________ Fax:_______________________
Interconnection Customer Information
Interconnection Customer Information
Interconnection Customer:_________________________________
Interconnection Customer:_________________________________
Attention:_______________________________________________
Attention:_______________________________________________
Site Address:____________________________________________
Site Address:____________________________________________
City, State, Zip:__________________________________________
City, State, Zip:__________________________________________
tion Customer:_________________________________
Attention:_______________________________________________
Attention:_______________________________________________
Site Address:____________________________________________
Site Address:____________________________________________
City, State, Zip:__________________________________________
City, State, Zip:__________________________________________
Phone:_______________________ Fax:______________________
Phone:_______________________ Fax:______________________
Interconnection Customer Application No:______________________
Interconnection Customer Application No:______________________
If not available prior to the completion of the Agreement, the Interconnection Customer must provide an address for the small generating facility ("small generating facility" or "SGF") that has been issued conforming to the 911 emergency response group for the area to the Utility within 15 business days of issuance.
In consideration of the mutual covenants set forth in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows:
Article 1. Scope and Limitations of Agreement
1.1 This Agreement shall be used for all interconnection requests for generators in excess of 500 kW submitted pursuant to the Regulations Governing Interconnection of Small Electrical Generators ( 20VAC5-314 ).
1.2 This Agreement governs the terms and conditions under which the Interconnection Customer's small generating facility will interconnect with and operate in parallel with the Utility system.
1.3 This Agreement does not constitute an agreement to purchase or deliver the IC's power. The purchase or delivery of power and other services, including station service or backup power, that the IC may require will be covered under separate agreements, possibly with other parties. The IC will be responsible for separately making all necessary arrangements (including scheduling) for delivery of electricity with the applicable Utility and provider of transmission service
the IC's power. The purchase or delivery of power and other services, including station service or backup power, that the IC may require will be covered under separate agreements, possibly with other parties. The IC will be responsible for separately making all necessary arrangements (including scheduling) for delivery of electricity with the applicable Utility and provider of transmission service.
1.4 Nothing in this Agreement is intended to affect any other agreement between the Utility and the IC.
1.5 Responsibilities of the Parties.
1.5.1 The Parties shall perform all obligations of this Agreement in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, operating requirements, and Good Utility Practice.
1.5.2 The IC shall construct, interconnect, operate, and maintain its SGF and construct, operate, and maintain its customer's interconnection facilities in accordance with the applicable manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule, all applicable operating requirements, and in accordance with this Agreement and with Good Utility Practice.
1.5.3 The Utility shall construct, operate, and maintain its distribution and transmission system and at

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- [20 Va. Admin. Code § 5-314-40 20VAC5-314-40. Level 1 interconnection process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_20_5_314_40.md)
- [20 Va. Admin. Code § 5-314-50 20VAC5-314-50. Levels 2 and 3 interconnection request general requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_20_5_314_50.md)
- [20 Va. Admin. Code § 5-314-60 20VAC5-314-60. Level 2 Interconnection Process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_20_5_314_60.md)
- [20 Va. Admin. Code § 5-314-70 20VAC5-314-70. Level 3 interconnection process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_20_5_314_70.md)
- [20 Va. Admin. Code § 5-314-80 20VAC5-314-80. Interconnection metering](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_20_5_314_80.md)
- [20 Va. Admin. Code § 5-314-90 20VAC5-314-90. Commissioning tests](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_20_5_314_90.md)
- [20 Va. Admin. Code § 5-314-100 20VAC5-314-100. Disputes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_20_5_314_100.md)
- [20 Va. Admin. Code § 5-314-110 20VAC5-314-110. Confidential information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_20_5_314_110.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_20_5_314_170. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.