Dixie Escalante R E A, Inc. interconnection application

Public Service Commission of Utah

Utah Admin. Code R746-312 (Electrical Interconnection) – Electrical Interconnection · source

Public utilities providing electric service (Rocky Mountain Power). Rule also defines governing authority for distribution electrical cooperatives (board of directors) for net metering interconnections; fee limits apply to commission-regulated utilities, other utilities may set reasonable fees. Municipal utilities not covered.

Standard form application/interconnection agreement based on FERC SGIP forms, modified to match the rule (R746-312-2 'standard form')

Date/time stamp on receipt; acknowledgment 3 business days; completeness 10 business days (10 business days to cure); Level 1/2 screens 15 business days after completeness; Level 1 deemed approved if no notice within 25 business days of receipt; final authorization/inspection within 10 business days of documentation, otherwise witness test waived.

Level 1: none. Level 2: <=$50 + $1/kW. Level 3: <=$100 + $2/kW + study costs; engineering <=$100/h (annual CPI adjustment).

For net metering customers meeting Utah Code 54-15-106 standards, the utility may not require additional tests or additional liability insurance.

Net billing – Utah Code Title 54, Chapter 15 (54-15-102 to -106)
Customer generation system 1.2-25 kW residential, <=2 MW non-residential (inverter-controlled). Excess credited at least at avoided cost or as set by governing authority (PSC/co-op board); unused credits expire at end of annualized billing period (April-March) and go to low-income programs. Rocky Mountain Power uses a PSC-set export credit (cost-benefit determination under 54-15-105.1). Utilities may close program at 0.1% of 2007 peak or if <1,000 customers.

Distribution electrical cooperatives fall under Utah Code 54-15 with their board of directors as governing authority (sets credits, extra requirements). Municipal utilities are not electrical corporations under 54-15 and set their own policies.