Interconnection Specialists ensure all projects are treated in accordance with the current applicable tariff provisions

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After the study process, main contact becomes your ISO contract negotiator Reports will be issued using Resource Interconnection Management System database (RIMS).

4 After the study process, main contact becomes your ISO contract negotiator Reports will be issued using Resource Interconnection Management System database (RIMS). It is imperative that project owners apply for access at the earliest opportunity following submission of an Interconnection Request. Interconnection Specialists ensure all projects are treated in accordance with the current applicable tariff provisions

5 Interconnection Specialists also ensure all projects are treated in accordance with the current applicable tariff provisions

7 Examples may include administration, operations, planning, and accounting requirements and the market that are consistent with the ISO tariff.

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9 Cluster is the most common study type; a group of Interconnection Requests studied together to determine system impacts Delineation within the interconnection process due to size

10 See Appendix DD Section 1.3 There is no study or analysis performed as part of the pre-application process. Pre-Application Request Form is similar to a scaled version of an Interconnection Request (IR)

12 Estimated schedule. Does not include Generator Interconnection Agreement, construction and New Resource Interconnection (NRI) process (full network model, metering and telemetry, etc.) which is 6/7 months or more. Acronyms BD (Business Day) CD (Calendar Day) FT (Fast Track) GIA (Generator Interconnection Agreement) ISP (Independent Study Process)

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16 Small project 20 MW or smaller Large project larger than 20 MW

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18 Link to the Generator Interconnection queue at the end of the presentation Includes non-confidential project information (Study Type, size, location POI, COD, current study status, status of the GIA) Tabs for Active projects (project in study process through GIA execution and build out of project, Completed projects (projects that are commercially available), and Withdrawn projects Queue report is posted in Excel and.pdf formats, Excel allows you to slice and dice the data in a manner that is meaningful to you 18

20 April 1st-15 th is the only cluster application window each year. (New timeline is pending FERC approval) A Study Group is a group of electrically related projects usually located in a certain geographic area. Two and a third year period includes Scoping Meeting, two study phases, and deliverability allocation 20

Estimated schedule. Does not include Generator Interconnection Agreement, construction, and New Resource Interconnection (NRI) process (full network model, metering and telemetry, etc.

21 Estimated schedule. Does not include Generator Interconnection Agreement, construction, and New Resource Interconnection (NRI) process (full network model, metering and telemetry, etc.) which is 203 days or more. Meeting invitees: Interconnection Customer California Independent System Operator Participating Transmission Owner Affected Systems (Tariff Appendix DD 3.7) Queue Management manages overall coordination with Affected Systems. Generator Interconnection and Deliverability Allocation Procedures (GIDAP) Business Practice Manual (BPM) Acronyms BD (Business Day) CD (Calendar Day) COD (Commercial Operation Date) IF (Interconnection Facility) NU (Network Upgrade) POI (Point of Interconnection) 21

22 Cost responsibility (Tariff Appendix DD 7.3, 8.3, 8.4, ) NU posting adjustments Reassessment - new upgrades or change in cost allocation factor (App DD 11.5, Technical bulletin: Generator Interconnection Procedures Reassessment Process, stakeholder process) Appendix B changes (App DD , 6.7.3). After Phase II study and subsequent allocation, IC s allocation decisions may reduce/eliminate some upgrades (App DD 8.9.8). Links to: Technical bulletin: Generator Interconnection Procedures Reassessment Process Appendix B form Deliverability Allocation Customer Options Form provided Option A/B deliverability impacts: Link for Generator Interconnection and Deliverability Allocation Procedures Cluster Process Summary Session 3, Studies, Study Results, and Project Cost Responsibility Acronyms IF (Interconnection Facilities) NU (Network Upgrade) TP (Transmission Planning) 22

Tariff Appendix DD 6.7.2.2; 6.7.2.3 In-Service Date, Trial Operation commencement date, and Commercial Operation Date may change as supported by the study report and Appendix B allowable changes.

23 Tariff Appendix DD ; In-Service Date, Trial Operation commencement date, and Commercial Operation Date may change as supported by the study report and Appendix B allowable changes. Material Modification review through Queue Management possibly required for others BPMs: Generator Interconnection and Deliverability Allocation Procedures 7 Generator Management 3 Acronyms BD (Business Day) GISPA (Generator Interconnection Study Process Agreement) IR (Interconnection Request) 23

24 Separate Postings Due for NU vs. IF Cluster Posting Ranges (see tables in Generator Interconnection and Deliverability Allocation Procedures Cluster Process Summary link provided): Initial Posting Range (Tariff Appendix DD 11.2) o IF - Lesser of actual or Small: Result of formula, $50K min Large: Result of formula, $500K min, $7.5M max o NU (Only Option B projects include ADNUs in formula) - Lesser of actual or Small: Result of formula, $50K min Large: Result of formula, $500K min, $7.5M max Second Posting Range (App DD ) o IF - Lesser of actual or Small: Result of formula, $100K min, $1M max Large: Result of formula, $500K min, $7.5M max o NU (Only Option B projects include ADNUs in formula) - Lesser of actual or Small: Result of formula, $100K min, $1M max Large: Result of formula, $500K min, $15M max Post actual cost amount when less than minimum calculation (App DD ) Acronyms IF (Interconnection Facility) NU (Network Upgrade) PTO (Participating Transmission Owner) 24

Posting timing: Tariff Appendix DD 11.2.2, 11.3.

25 Posting timing: Tariff Appendix DD , , Substantial error or omission: under/overstatement of IC s NU or IF cost responsibility by more than 5% or $1M, whichever is greater (App DD 6.8.1, 6.8.3) Dispute of study report does not change amount of posting or due date. If approved, any needed adjustments made then. Acronyms CD (Calendar Day) 25

Tariff Appendix DD Section 4- Independent Study Process Eligibility: -Must provide demonstration of adequate financing or financial resources -Point of Interconnection must be at 1) existing facility

26 Tariff Appendix DD Section 4- Independent Study Process Eligibility: -Must provide demonstration of adequate financing or financial resources -Point of Interconnection must be at 1) existing facility that doesn t require expansion or 2) facility that is in process of being built/expanded that will be in service by the COD. -Needed and identified RNUs must be in service prior to the COD -Also, demonstrate ability to obtain reg. approvals/permits as well as purchase order for gen equipment. System Impact Study and Facilities Study (Section 4.4) includes short circuit analysis, a stability analysis, a power flow analysis, an assessment of the potential magnitude of financial impacts, if any, on Local Furnishing Bonds, and a proposed resolution, and any other studies that are deemed necessary. 26

Tariff Appendix DD 4, 11.3.1 Estimated schedule.

27 Tariff Appendix DD 4, Estimated schedule. Does not include Generator Interconnection Agreement, construction and New Resource Interconnection (NRI) process (full network model, metering and telemetry, etc.) which is 6/7 months or more. The ISP Deliverability portion is included with the next Cluster process requires almost two and a third years. Determine Eligibility 30 CDs Determine Electrical Independence 30 CDs Scoping Meeting set within 5 BDs of determining electrical independence (target within 30 CDs) System Impact and Facilities Study (SIFS) within 120 CDs of executing a study agreement for the study SIFS Results Meeting (optional) within 20 BDs of receipt of SIFS report. GIA Tendered - within 30 CDs from SIFS results meeting. No deliverability in this GIA. IC Comments to GIA - within 30 CDs. GIA negotiations - <= 120 CDs from SIFS report. If deliverability is requested, that is studied with the next cluster. Acronyms BD (Business Day) CD (Calendar Day) GIA (Generator Interconnection Agreement) IC (Interconnection Customer) ISO (Independent System Operator) ISP (Independent Study Process) NRI (New Resource Interconnection) RNU (Reliability Network Upgrade) SIFS (System Impact and Facilities Study) 27

Posting timing: Tariff Appendix DD 11.2.2, 11.3.1, 11.3.2 ISP: Optional Deliverability Assessment (App DD 4.

28 Posting timing: Tariff Appendix DD , , ISP: Optional Deliverability Assessment (App DD 4.6 and 11) (Initial, Second, and Third IFS with Cluster postings) Substantial error or omission: under/overstatement of IC s NU or IF cost responsibility by more than 5% or $1M, whichever is greater (App DD 6.8.1, 6.8.3) Dispute of study report does not change amount of posting or due date. If approved, any needed adjustments made then. Acronyms BD (Business Day) CD (Calendar Day) ISP (Independent Study Process) 28

29 Separate Postings Due for NU vs. IF Acronyms IF (Interconnection Facility) ISP (Independent Study Process) NU (Network Upgrade) PTO (Participating Transmission Owner) 29

Tariff Appendix DD Section 5 No larger than 5MW with Energy Only deliverability; however, it can be an expansion to existing project/resource. There is a $500 processing fee.

30 Tariff Appendix DD Section 5 No larger than 5MW with Energy Only deliverability; however, it can be an expansion to existing project/resource. There is a $500 processing fee. Screens must be met, as detailed in Section Customer Options meetings are needed if they fail screens. Additional Supplemental Review meeting based on the outcomes of the Customer Options Meetings (includes a short study process and additional deposit for estimated costs) 30

31 Tariff Appendix DD 5 Awaiting FERC ruling on requested changes. Estimated schedule. Does not include project construction and ISO s New Resource Interconnection (NRI) process (full network model, metering and telemetry, etc.) which is 6/7 months or more. No Deliverability. Deem IR complete, valid, and ready to study within 10 BDs (depending on IR package completeness and accuracy). Initial Review (screens) within 15 BDs from determining eligibility. Customer Options Meeting within 10 BDs from determination of upgrades or additional studies needed. Supplemental Review within 10 BDs of receipt of study deposit. SGIA (Small Generator Interconnection Agreement) Tendered within 15 BDs: Passing screens and determining no upgrades anticipated Failing screens, no upgrades anticipated, but ok to interconnect Passing screens, reasonable upgrades and after confirmation of IC agreeing to pay for upgrades. No deliverability in GIA. Acronyms BD (Business Day) FT (Fast Track) IR (Interconnection Request) 31

32 Fast Track assumes no upgrades are necessary. However, costs may be identified from the Customer Options or Supplemental Review depending on what modifications are needed. Acronyms IF (Interconnection Facility) NU (Network Upgrade) PTO (Participating Transmission Owner) 32

34 Deliverability is the difference between a project that is Energy Only and Full Capacity. Resource Adequacy requirements: the incentive is that the resource can receive NQC payments in addition to what it receives for supplying energy.

35 Deliverability is the difference between a project that is Energy Only and Full Capacity. Resource Adequacy requirements: the incentive is that the resource can receive NQC payments in addition to what it receives for supplying energy.

36 Tariff Appendix DD Section 9.2 Payment of study fee does not guarantee of deliverability Previously studied for EO: Option A not allocated TP Deliverability that converted to EO Option B which chose Partial Capacity deliverability, now wants additional deliverability Both Option A and B must have GIAs in good standing. * Cluster or ISP projects (plus PTO WDAT projects) that didn t originally request FC or PC deliverability on the original IR, or * FT projects that would now like to try and obtain deliverability, or *projects that didn t receive all of the deliverability you wanted or needed through the TPD allocation process (which I will cover in a moment) *For projects that lost deliverability by not maintaining the requirements.

37 Tariff Section This process is not part of GIDAP (Tariff Appendix DD); the process is outlined in California ISO Tariff Section UDC manages the application process and assignment of deliverability subject to the California ISO Tariff. California ISO reviews the applications and validates assignments. Only applies to distribution level projects ONLY. Qualifying Facilities (QF) conversions have grandfathered deliverability. DG must complete New Resource Implementation Checklist to utilize the assigned deliverability

38 Allocation criteria (captured in affidavit) (Tariff Appendix DD 8.9.2): All deliverability projects must meet minimum permitting and financing criteria to be eligible for an allocation of deliverability. Minimum requirement for permitting is IC has applied for the necessary governmental permit or authorization for the construction. Minimum requirement for financing involves balance sheet financing, commitment of project financing for full MW amount, regulator approved PPA meeting specific criteria, or included on an active short list... Only Option A projects may park the first time through. Link to Affidavit for Projects Seeking Deliverability and GIDAP Business Practice Manual provided GIDAP BPM - additional details, including affidavit scoring (GIDAP BPM , part iii and ) Acronyms ISO (Independent System Operator) PTO (Participating Transmission Operator) WDAT (Wholesale Distribution Access Tariff) 38

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40 Tariff Appendix DD Section 8.9 Initial TP Deliverability affidavit, Affidavit Template for Projects Seeking Transmission Plan Deliverability, identifies minimum financing and permitting criteria. Acronyms ISP (Independent Study Process) TP (Transmission Plan) 40

Tariff Appendix DD 7.4, 7.5 Notified by market notice. IPE- Any downsized project will have any refund of their IFS based on their pre-downsized amounts.

41 Tariff Appendix DD 7.4, 7.5 Notified by market notice. IPE- Any downsized project will have any refund of their IFS based on their pre-downsized amounts. Project has to be in good standing- (a)timely IFS and complied with requirements of the Tariff. (b)the IR is not withdrawn or deemed withdrawn (c)in compliance with the terms of the IA (hasn t received a notice of breach where the project never cured a deficiency) Annual downsizing and reassessment study- This is a reassessment of the Phase I base case prior to the Phase II studies. It takes into the account any impacts that withdrawals, downsized projects, results of TP deliverability from prior Interconnection study cycle. COD Requirements ( ): Has not achieved the last COD in GIA Or Has achieved the last COD in GIA but total MW capacity is lower than what is in GIA. Amount must be greater than the de minimis threshold. Acronyms COD (Commercial Operation Date) GIA (Generator Interconnection Agreement) NU (Network Upgrade) 41

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44 Tariff Appendix DD 3.8 Acronyms IC (Interconnection Customer) IR (Interconnection Request) ISO (Independent System Operator) 44

45 Tariff Appendix DD Effect on the study deposit < 30 CDs following Scoping Meeting: 100% of unused portion of study deposit > 30 CDs following the Scoping Meeting but on or before 30 days following the phase I results meeting: Difference between study deposit and greater of: Costs incurred, or One-half the original study deposit up to a maximum of $100,000 ($50,000 for projects 20 MW or less) > 31 days following the phase I results meeting No refund If IC proceeds to sign a GIA any unused portion of the study deposit is refunded IC invoiced for amounts exceeding study deposit Site Exclusivity Deposit refundable at any time Acronyms CD (Calendar Day) 45

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47 Financial Security for Network Upgrades IC must meet the conditions for partial recovery to qualify for partial recovery of financial security. See all six Conditions for Partial Recovery of Interconnection Financial Security- Tariff Appendix DD Most common: Failure to secure a power purchase agreement Failure to secure a necessary permit Documents supporting condition for recovery will be required, if applicable Acronyms ISP (Independent Study Process) 47

Withdrawal between the first posting and the deadline for the second posting Lesser of IFS (plus any other provided security plus any separately provided capital): less all costs and expenses

48 Withdrawal between the first posting and the deadline for the second posting Lesser of IFS (plus any other provided security plus any separately provided capital): less all costs and expenses incurred or irrevocably committed, OR minus the lesser of 50% of posted value or $10,000/MW Withdrawal between the second posting and the commencement of construction activities Lesser of IFS (plus any other provided security plus any separately provided capital): less all costs and expenses incurred or irrevocably committed OR minus the lesser of 50% of posted value or $20,000/MW Tariff Appendix DD , Acronyms IFS (Interconnection Financial Security) 48

49 Acronyms IC (Interconnection Customer) IFS (Interconnection Financial Security) NU (Network Upgrade) 49

50 Acronyms IC (Interconnection Customer) IFS (Interconnection Financial Security) NU (Network Upgrade) 50

51 Acronyms IC (Interconnection Customer) IFS (Interconnection Financial Security) NU (Network Upgrade) 51

52 Acronyms IC (Interconnection Customer) IFS (Interconnection Financial Security) NU (Network Upgrade) 52

RIMS is a secure web-based database application Used to track and manage data from active as well as withdrawn Interconnection Requests in the ISO queue Allows for the accurate tracking of customer

53 RIMS is a secure web-based database application Used to track and manage data from active as well as withdrawn Interconnection Requests in the ISO queue Allows for the accurate tracking of customer submitted data, project tasks and milestones by the ISO and the PTOs Accessed through secure website portals Interconnection Customers and PTOs have viewing access to only their projects Interconnection Customers access their study reports in RIMS

54 - RIMS Home Page defaults to the New Request tab - Information on the right instructs a user on how to view the ISO Generator Interconnection Queue and a link to the application information on CAISO.com.

55 1. Fill in the New Request section to receive a registration code via that will allow you to upload an Interconnection Request and associated documents. This only needs to be done once for each project.

57 1. Once a registration code is received, paste it into the Registration Code field and hit Submit. 2. The registration code can be shared at the registrant s discretion, allowing multiple people to upload required information.

The box contains an inventory of documents and project types that require them to complete your application The Interconnection Request form found on the Generation

58 The box contains an inventory of documents and project types that require them to complete your application The Interconnection Request form found on the Generation Interconnection webpage is the only version that is compatible with the electronic, previous versions are not compatible and will not successfully upload Click on the Upload Project Files

60 Notification of successful submission is shown in a yellow banner at the bottom of the page

61 Access established via the ISO s Access Identity Management system Massih Ahmadi from Customer Service will uncover the mysteries of AIM after my presentation.. Study costs and invoices are available to view Documents available to view include: IR documents Reports Meeting minutes Agreements Updated documents and documents due during the study process can be uploaded, such as: Appendix B to the study agreement due after the Phase I study TP Deliverability affidavit

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69 Side note the very first time you try to access a document in RIMS, you will see this screen. DO NOT BE AFRAID! Close the screen and wait ~30 minutes. SharePoint is running a security routine. This only happens one time. After waiting, you will be able to go in and access any of the documents. 69

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