Distribution Generation Interconnections

Application for the interconnection of a Small Generating Facility to PacifiCorp’s Distribution System (up to 34.5 kV). Generator interconnections must be processed according to PacifiCorp’s interconnection procedures. Distribution Generator Interconnection requests are processed according to state rules, or in absence of state rules governing interconnections, they are processed according to the FERC 2006 Small Generator Interconnection study procedures for consistency and efficiency.
 
FERC Order 2006 establishes three (3) study processes to evaluate the proposed interconnection of a small generating facility:
  • ≤ 10 kW inverter process.
  • ≤ 2 MW fast track process. The Interconnection Customer’s facility must meet the codes, standards and certification requirements of Appendix 3 and 4 to Order 2006. These attachments are located among the various agreements in the OATT. Please visit the link under Tariff Rules below.
  • Standard study process. Interconnection Customers who do not pass the inverter or fact track process.

PacifiCorp Contact

Brad Ryan
503-813-5541
brad.ryan@pacificorp.com

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