Small Generator Interconnection Procedures (SGIP) Customer Guide

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1 Customer Guide SCE&G utilizes a FERC mandated and approved process, known as the Small Generator Interconnection Procedure (SGIP), to evaluate the interconnection of small generators to the SCE&G transmission and distribution system. The SGIP and all required documents can be found on SCE&G s Open Access Same-time Information System (OASIS). This document is intended as a guide to help the Interconnecting Customer understand the SGIP. Should there be any discrepancies in this document and the SGIP, the SGIP will apply. FACILITY SIZE 1 APPLICABLE TARIFF PROCEDURE > 20 MW LARGE GENERATOR INTERCONNECTION PROCEDURE, PLEASE REFER TO THE SCE&G OASIS FOR MORE INFORMATION. QUALIFYING FACILITIES NOT PARTICIPATING IN THE STATE NET METERING PROGRAM STATE NET METERING PROGRAM >5 MW - 20MW, or <5 MW and ineligible for Fast Track or 10kW inverter process 10kW - up to 5 MW See table below for eligibility SGIP STUDY PROCESS SGIP FAST TRACK PROCESS (IF SCREENS ARE MET, OTHERWISE STUDY PROCESS) 0-10kW SGIP INVERTER PROCESS (IF SCREENS ARE MET, OTHERWISE STUDY PROCESS) 0-100kW PLEASE CONTACT SCE&G RENEWABLES PRODUCTS & SERVICES AT The SGIP contains four processes. The applicable process for each specific interconnection request depends on a number of factors. 1. Pre- Application Process An Interconnection Customer (IC) may submit a formal written request form along with a non-refundable fee of $300 for a pre-application report on a proposed project at a specific site. Transmission Provider (TP) shall provide pre-application report within 20 Business Days (BD) of receipt of the completed request form and payment of the $300 fee. The report need only include existing data. The report is non-binding, does not confer any rights, and the IC must still successfully apply to be interconnected to the TP s system. 1 Interconnection Requests shall be evaluated based on the Small Generating Facility s maximum rated capacity. 1 of 5

2 Customer Guide 2. Fast Track Process For Certified Small Generating Facilities as identified on Fast Track Eligibility table, Technical screens are used to quickly identify reliability and safety issues instead of the interconnection studies. Line Voltage Fast Track Eligibility for Inverter-Based Systems Fast Track Eligibility Regardless of Location Fast Track Eligibility on a Mainline 2 and 2.5 Electrical Circuit Miles from Substation 3 5kV 500kW 500kW 5kV and < 15kV 2MW 3MW 15kV and < 30kV 3MW 4MW 30kV and 69kV 4MW 5MW 3. Study Process Default method consisting of a scoping meeting, a feasibility study, a system impact study and a facilities study. Feasibility Study - This is a preliminary technical assessment of the proposed interconnection. 4 System Impact Study - This is a more detailed assessment of the effect the interconnection would have on the TP s electric system and Affected Systems. Facilities Study This determines what modification to the TP s electric system are needed, includes detailed costs and scheduled completion dates for these modifications. Once IC agrees to fund any needed upgrades, the Parties execute a Small Generator Interconnection Agreement (SGIA ) that, among other things, formalizes responsibility for construction and payment for Interconnection Facilities and Upgrades kw Inverter Process For Certified inverter-based Small Generating Facility no larger than 10kW Small Generator Interconnection Agreement (SGIA) does not apply to requests to interconnect submitted under the 10kW Inverter Process. The TP s evaluation of a project with multiple Points of Interconnection should be performed, using Good Utility Practice (TP has the option to either treat such projects separately for queuing and interconnection study purposes, or as a single Point of Interconnection), based on the project s unique engineering and geographic needs. 2 A main line is a three-phase backbone of a circuit; will typically constitute lines with wire sizes of 4/0 American wire gauge, kcmil, kcmil, 477 kcmil and 795 kcmil. 3 An Interconnection Customer can determine this information about it s proposed interconnection location in advance by requesting a pre-application report pursuant to section In the case an overlap between the feasibility study and the system impact study occurs, it may be reasonable to skip the feasibility study entirely where the distinction may not be enough to require that both studies be performed. 2 of 5

3 Section 1. Pre-Application/Request Note: 1. $300 non-refundable fee for a pre-application report on a proposed project at a specific site. 2. A complete IR includes a completed application form, $1,000 deposit, and demonstration of site control. IC deposit goes towards the cost of the feasibility study. A $500 processing fee is required under the Fast Track Process. A $100 non-refundable application fee is due under the 10kW Inverter Process. 3 of 5

4 Section 2. Fast Track Process (Only available for certified SGF s based on Fast Track eligibility ) 1 Notes: 1. A Certified Small Generating Facility is one that has been certified by a nationally recognized laboratory before the Interconnection Request is submitted to the TP. 2. The Fast Track Process is available to the IC if the SGF meets the requirements of Attachments 3 & 4 of the SGIP, or if the TP has reviewed the design or tested the SGF and is satisfied that it is safe to operate [2.1]. 3. If the IC does not sign the IA, or request that it be filed unexecuted within 30 BD, the IR is deemed withdrawn. 4 of 5

5 Section 3. Study Process Notes: 1. The Scoping Meeting may be omitted by mutual agreement. 2. The TP has 20 additional BD to complete a system impact study requiring review by Affected Systems. 3. In cases where upgrades are required, the facilities study must be completed within 45 BD. In cases where no upgrades are necessary, and the required facilities are limited to Interconnection Facilities, the facilities study must be completed within 30 BD. 4. If the IC does not sign the IA, or request that it be filed unexecuted within 30 BD, the IR is deemed withdrawn. 5. Facilities Study Agreement, Section 9. 5 of 5