INTERCONNECTION AND
NET ENERGY METERING
REQUIREMENTS
Effective February 20, 2013
(Revised 10/15/13)
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Interconnection and
Net Energy Metering Requirements
Subject: Net Metering and Grid Interconnection Requirements for Photovoltaic and
Wind Generation Electric Systems
Dear Prospective Customer-Generator:
This package has been developed to provide guidance related to the interconnection of
a photovoltaic (PV) and/or wind powered electrical generating facility to serve a portion
or all electrical load at a residence or business that also receives electric service from
Imperial Irrigation District (IID).
The State of California has passed laws to make the process of interconnecting PV or
wind powered generation systems as simple and economical as possible. This
legislation also provides for “eligible customers” to receive the additional benefits
provided by a billing process referred to as Net Energy Metering. In support of these
objectives, IID has tailored its tariff rates and interconnection requirements to facilitate
this process.
The NEM program is currently available to residential, commercial, industrial,
agricultural and water pumping customers who receive electrical service directly from
IID and who install and interconnect an eligible generating system. IID’s bi-directional
meter records the amount of energy (in kWh) delivered by IID to the customer’s
premise, called net consumption. It also records the amount of energy (in kWh)
generated by the customer’s generating system which was not consumed by the
premise and thus returned to the IID electrical grid, called net generation. The net
difference between these two amounts is what IID will utilize to create the customer’s
monthly bills. Should net generation exceed the amount of net consumption in any given
month, that excess will be tallied and given to the customer as credit at IID’s current
retail rate at the end of the customer’s 12-month period.
Furthermore, at the end of a 12 month period, should the customer’s accumulated net
generation exceed the accumulated net consumption amount, that surplus will be paid
at the established wholesale compensation rate. The “netting period” is established as
the 12 months following the date net energy metering service is initiated for an eligible
customer. AB 920 requires utilities to establish a fair wholesale compensation rate for
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surplus electricity by January 1, 2011. The rate for the excess kWh generated at the
end of the 12 month period will be based on IID NM (Net Metering) Rate Schedule.
Customers will be provided with monthly statements to allow them to monitor the status
of their account.
IID does not design, engineer, or install generating systems for its customers. We are
also not able to recommend specific contractors or equipment suppliers. Customers are
encouraged to educate themselves with regard to the technology and equipment being
purchased and installed as the installation must comply with all state and local code and
zoning requirements. IID cannot approve the interconnection of your generating facility
until IID receives the final inspection clearance from your local Building Inspection
Department. The Building Inspection Department will automatically notify IID’s
Customer Operations Department the day following the Building Inspector’s final
inspection clearance of your installation. Governmental authorities such as schools and
cities are required to provide their own inspection release.
The following process should be followed to interconnect your equipment legally and
safely with IID’s electric system and to ensure that you begin receiving all benefits of
operating such a system:
1.
APPLICATION FOR INTERCONNECTION (AC Nameplate < 10 kW)
An application must be filled out and all requested information provided in the
application.
2.
RULE 21 APPLICATION (AC Nameplate ≥ 10 kW)
An application must be filled out and all requested information provided in the
application.
3.
ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM, SITE PLAN, AND BILL OF MATERIALS
An electrical one-line diagram, a site plan, and bill of materials are required
showing the location and specifying the major electrical components including,
but not limited to the PV array, any over current protection, DC disconnect, the
inverter, the IID required AC disconnect, and the location of the service meter
panel. PV checklists identifying all requirements for each document type and
sample diagrams are provided for your reference. All drawings must be approved
by the local jurisdiction prior to application for interconnection. For projects ≥10
kW the electrical one line diagram and the site plan must be stamped by a
registered Professional Engineer.
4.
CUSTOMER SERVICE PROPOSAL (CSP APPLICATION)
An application must be filled out and all requested information provided in the
application; pages to submit – Residential/Commercial Application, Customer
Information Sheet, and Service Planning Sheet.
5.
INVERTER MANUAL(S)
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6.
AC DISCONNECT CUT SHEET
7.
INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT FOR NET ENERGY METERING FOR
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SOLAR OR WIND ELECTRIC
GENERATING FACILITIES OF ONE MEGAWATT OR LESS.
The Interconnection Agreement is required for a generating facility that will be
connected to IID’s system.
8.
PROCESSING/SUBMITTING
Submit items on attached Submittal List as seperate PDFs to solar@iid.com.
To guide and assist you through the utility related aspects of the PV or wind
generation installation, please contact:
IID PV/Solar Solutions Office
solar@iid.com
(760) 482-3673
9.
IID INTERNAL PROCESS
a. Upon receipt of the items outlined in the Submittal List below, a review for
completeness is performed. Processing will not be started without these
documents. Customers will be notified of any incomplete data or
documentation which must be submitted to IID prior to additional
review.
b. If complete, a project file is opened and a copy of the documents is
forwarded to IID Distribution Planning.
c. If IID Distribution Planning identifies a problem with the equipment or the
Interconnection documents, the customer-generator or contractor will be
notified of required changes and must re-submit until IID Distribution
Planning approves.
d. If IID Distribution Planning approves of Interconnection documents, the
customer-generator or contractor will be notified in writing of the approval.
e. Once Interconnection documents are approved, IID Portfolio Management
Office (PMO) will issue a cost letter to install a bi-directional to the
customer-generator; this fee must be paid before the meter can be installed.
f.
Once IID receives notification from the governing agency that the generating
system is approved, IID will schedule an inspection within 10 working days.
g. Upon approval by the IID inspector and troubleshooter, Energy Management
& Strategic Marketing sends formal notification to customer-generator with
authorization for connection to the IID electrical system.
Thank you for your interest in working together with IID to ensure a safe and efficient
installation.
Sincerely,
Sabrina Barber
Assistant Manager
Energy Management & Strategic Marketing
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ENCLOSURES:
1. Submittal List (each item must be submitted as seperate PDF attachment to solar@iid.com)
2. Application for Interconnection of Generating Facility (AC Nameplate < 10 kW) (1
page)
3. PV Checklists for Application Package, Electrical One-Line Diagram, Site Plan,
and Rule 21 Application, (4 pages)
4. Rule 21 Application (AC Nameplate ≥ 10 kW) (11 pages)
5. Sample of Electrical One-Line Diagram (1 page)
6. Sample of Site Plan (1 page)
7. Sample of Bill of Materials (1 page)
8. CSP Application (13 pages)
9. CEC’s FAQs on Net Metering (2 pages)
10. Interconnection Agreements for Net Energy Metering (14 pages)
11. IID Net Metering Rate Schedule (3 pages)
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APPLICATION PROCESSING SUBMITTAL
LIST AND E-MAIL ADDRESS
Dear Customer:
This submittal list is provided to assist you in returning all the necessary documents
for the application.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Application for Interconnection of Generating Facility (AC Nameplate < 10 kW)
Rule 21 Application (AC Nameplate ≥ 10 kW)
Electrical One-Line Diagram
Site Plan
Bill of Materials
CSP Application
Inverter Manual
AC Disconnect cut sheet
Interconnection Agreements for Net Energy Metering
email ALL the documents (attached as seperate PDFs to one email) to: solar@iid.com
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IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Application for the Interconnection
of a Solar or Wind Powered
Electrical Generating Facility
Customer-Generator
Applicant
Contract Account No.
Meter No.
Street Address
City, State, Zip
Mailing Address (if different from above)
City, State, Zip
Phone Numbers
Work
Home
Fax Numbers (optional)
E-mail Address (optional)
Contractor or Installer
Name of Contractor or Installer
Contact Person
Street Address
City, State, Zip
Phone Numbers
Fax Numbers (optional)
E-mail Address (optional)
Installation Description
Rated Capacity (kilowatts)
Brand Name and Model of Solar
and/or Wind Generation Equipment
Solar
Wind
Total
Manufacturer of Inverter/Controller
Inverter Model Number
Type of Visible Open Disconnect
Estimated Monthly KW Production
Estimated Date of Parallel Operation
_____________________________________ _________________________________
Signature
Date
Application for Interconnection—Application Package Check-Sheet
Date Reviewed:
Please go to http://www.iid.com/index.aspx?page=621 for the following: “Complete Distributed Generation Interconnection Package,”
example electrical one-line diagram, example site-plan, and diagram check sheets. Please use these resources to verify your
application is ready to be submitted to IID. Please email all required documents to solar@iid.com .
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Verify package is complete:
•
One-line diagram
•
Site-plan diagram
•
Application for Interconnection:
o if < 10 kW: one-page Application for
Interconnection
o if ≥ 10 kW: Rule 21 Application
•
Bill of Materials
•
AC Disconnect cut sheet
•
Inverter manual
•
NEM Agreement
•
CSP Application
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Verify Bill of Materials (BOM) is complete & matches all
other documents
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Verify a Net Energy Metering (NEM) Agreement is
completed correctly and completely (including correct
account and meter numbers, correct site address,
person-who-signs’ name is on IID account) and signed
and dated by host customer on page 7 and Appendix B.
2
Verify the following are correct on all documents:
•
host customer name (must be on IID account)
•
site address
•
contract account number
•
IID meter number
9
Verify a Customer Service Proposal (CSP) Application is
completed correctly. Please use instructions included in
the CSP Application.
3
Verify installer’s contractor’s license (CSLB) is current
(A, B, C-10, or C-46).
https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/onlineservices/checklicenseII
/checklicense.aspx
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Verify solar panels:
•
Are CEC approved: www.gosolarcalifornia.org
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Application for Interconnection:
•
If project is < 10 kW: verify the one-page
Application for Interconnection is completed
correctly.
•
If project is ≥ 10 kW: use the Rule 21 checksheet at www.iid.com to verify the Rule 21
Application for Interconnection is completed
and meets requirements.
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Verify inverter(s):
•
Is CEC approved: www.gosolarcalifornia.org
•
A copy of the correct Inverter Manual(s) to
submit as part of the application package.
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Use “Electrical One-Line Diagram Check Sheet” and
example one-line diagram at www.iid.com to verify the
one-line diagram meets requirements.
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Verify AC Safety Disconnect:
•
Meets IID’s Rule 21 standard (all
interconnections)
•
A copy of the AC Disconnect cut sheet to
submit as part of the application package.
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Use “Site-Plan Diagram Check Sheet” and example siteplan at www.iid.com to verify the site-plan diagram
meets requirements.
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Once all required documents are complete and verified
correct using this check-sheet, to submit application for
interconnection, please email all documents to
solar@iid.com
Rev: 03/07/2013
Electrical One-Line Diagram Check-Sheet
Date Reviewed:
Please verify your one-line is ready to submit by using this check-sheet and the example one-line below.
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General:
Diagram is legible and all text and symbols are
visible (not obscuring each other). Hand-drawn
drawings will not be accepted.
Diagram is a one-line diagram (three-line diagrams
are not accepted)
The following are included on the diagram:
System summary, system size DC, system size
CEC-AC
Drawing number
Version & date
Customer information, including site address
Contractor information
Stamped with local permit jurisdiction approval
(AHJ)
Electrical PE stamp (required if ≥ 10 kW)
Verify the host customer & site address, and meter
number are correct and match other documents.
Verify all the electrical components are visible and
properly connected to each other (must be consistent
with Site-Plan and Bill of Materials (BOM)):
Main and sub-panels (if applicable)
inverter(s)
AC disconnect
IID meter
IID transformer, and
If applicable: switchgear, customer transformer,
non-PV components
Connectivity lines correctly illustrate the electrical
relationships between components
Wire sizes are shown (including ground wires)
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Verify solar panel information is shown & matches SitePlan and BOM for each array:
Number of panels
Total DC output of array
Brand and model number
CEC-AC rating (watts)
4
Verify inverter(s) information is shown & matches SitePlan and BOM:
Brand and model
Capacity
5
Verify AC Safety Disconnect info is shown & matches
Site-Plan and BOM:
Capacity
Brand
Model
6
Verify for load-side tap:
connectivity lines correctly illustrate the electrical
relationships
breaker and rating shown
sub-panel or junction box shown (if applicable)
Rev: 10/15/2013
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Verify Service Panel:
connectivity lines correctly illustrate the electrical
relationships
correct symbols (see example drawing below)
Ampacity
AIC rating
Voltage
Number of wires
Number of phases
Specify which phase(s) (if applicable)
Main and Solar breaker ratings are shown
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Verify for line-side tap:
connectivity lines correctly illustrate the electrical
relationships
Net Generation Output Meter (NGOM)
sub-panel or junction box
9
Verify IID meter:
connectivity lines correctly illustrate the electrical
relationships
correct bi-directional meter one-line symbol
existing IID meter number and number and the text:
“Proposed Bi-Directional meter ______________” (see
example one-line below)
secondary metering PTs and CTs (if applicable)
primary metering PTs and CTs (if applicable)
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Verify stand-by generator (if applicable):
connectivity lines correctly illustrate the electrical
relationships
brand and model
correct symbols
capacity
voltage
phase
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) ampacity
Manual Transfer Switch (MTS) ampacity
subpanel
Site-Plan Check-Sheet
Date Reviewed:
Please verify your site-plan is ready to submit by using this check-sheet and the example site-plan below.
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General:
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Verify for load-side tap:
connectivity lines correctly illustrate the electrical
relationships
sub-panel or junction box
7
Verify Service Panel:
connectivity lines correctly illustrate the electrical
relationships
correct symbols (see example drawing below)
Ampacity
AIC rating
Voltage
Number of wires
Number of phases
Specify which phase(s) (if applicable)
Solar breaker rating is shown
Verify all the electrical components are visible and properly
connected to each other (must be consistent with One-line
and Bill of Materials (BOM)):
Main and sub-panels (if applicable)
inverter(s)
AC disconnect
IID meter
IID transformer, and
If applicable: switchgear, customer transformer,
non-PV components
Connectivity lines correctly illustrate the
electrical relationships between components (if
needed)
8
Verify for line-side tap:
connectivity lines correctly illustrate the electrical
relationships
Net Generation Output Meter (NGOM)
sub-panel or junction box
9
Verify IID meter:
connectivity lines correctly illustrate the electrical
relationships
existing IID meter number and number and the text:
“Proposed Bi-Directional meter ______________”
(see example site-plan below)
3
Verify solar panel information is shown & matches One-line
and BOM):
Number of panels
Brand and model number
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4
Verify inverter(s) information is shown & matches Site-Plan
and BOM):
Brand
Model
Capacity
Verify stand-by generator (if applicable):
connectivity lines correctly illustrate the electrical
relationships
brand and model
capacity
voltage
phase
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Ampacity
Manual Transfer Switch (MTS) Ampacity
subpanel
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Verify AC Safety Disconnect info is shown & matches SitePlan and BOM):
Brand
Model
Verify meets Rule 21 & NEM Requirements,
(including: it is within 15’ of service meter panel
and within plain site of meter).
Diagram is legible and all text and symbols are
visible (not obscuring each other). Hand-drawn
drawings will not be accepted.
The following are included on the diagram:
System summary, system size DC,
system size CEC-AC
Drawing number
Version & date
Customer information, including site
address
Contractor information
Stamped with local permit jurisdiction
approval (AHJ)
Electrical PE stamp (required if ≥ 10 kW)
Verify the host customer & site address, and
meter number are correct and match other
documents.
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Rev: 10/15/2013
Rule 21 Check-Sheet
Customer Customer Name & Address
Output rating KWAC
Date
Rule 21 Application
PART
SECTION
A
B
Notes
Operating mode option mark
Agreement option mark
Maximum kW
Protection option mark
3
C
Continues current rating
Minimum load of customer facility
D
4
Maximum fault current contributed by GF at PCC
Short circuit interrupting rating service panel
E
How this Generating Facility will be operated option mark
A
Generator/Inverter Manufacturer (Name)
B
Generator/Inverter Model (Name/Number)
C
Generator/Inverter Software Version (Number)
D
Is the Generator Certified
E
Generator Type
F
Gross Nameplate Rating (KVA)
G
Gross Nameplate Rating (KW)
H
Net Nameplate Rating (KW)
I
Operating Voltage
J
Power Factor Rating (%)
K
PF Adjustment Range (%)
L
Wiring Configuration
M
Three-Phase Winding Configuration
N
Neutral Grounding System Used
Synchronous Reactance
O
Transient Reactance
Subtransient Reactance
Locked rotor current
Stator Resistance
P
Stator Leakage Reactance
Rotor Resistance
Rotor Leakage Reactance
Q
R
S
Short Circuit Current Produced by Generator
In-Rush Current
Continuous Current Rating
Prime Mover Type
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APPLICATION FOR INTERCONNECTION
OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION FACILITY
(CUSTOMER-OWNED GENERATION)
Part 1 – Introduction and Overview
A.
Applicability: This Distributed G eneration Facilit y Interconn ection Applicat ion (App lication) is u sed to r equest the
interconnection of a G enerating Facility to Imperial Irrigation District’s (IID) Dist ribution System (a sel f-regulated utility). Refe r
to IID’s Regulati on 21, Rules for Interconnection of Distri buted G eneration Facilities (Customer-Ow ned Generation) [IID’s
Regulation 21 Rules] to determine the specif ic requirements for interconnecting a Gene rating Facility. Capitalized t erms used
in this Application, and not otherwise defined herein, shall have the same meanings as defined in IID’s Regulation 21 Rules.
Except as noted in the next paragraph, this Application ma y be used for an y Generating Facility to be operated by, or for, a
Customer and/o r Producer to ser ve part or all of its electric energy requir ements t hat would other wise be pr ovided b y IID ,
including “distributed gene ration”, “cogene ration,” emerge ncy, b ackup, and stand by ge neration, a nd Net E nergy Metered
Generating Facili ties. A s impler, shorter form is also avai lable fro m IID for Net Energy Mete red Generating Faciliti es w ith a
nameplate rating of less than 10 kW. While Customers oper ating Generating Facilities isolated fr om IID’s Distribution S ystem
are not obligated to enter into an Interconnection Agreement with IID, parts of this Application will still need to be completed to
satisfy IID’s notice requirements for operating an isolated Generating Facility.
This Application may not be used to apply for interconnecting Generating Facilities used to participate in transactions where all,
or a portion of, t he electrical out put of the G enerating Facility is s cheduled with the California Independent S ystem Operator.
Such transactions are subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Ener gy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and require a different
application which is available from IID.
B.
Rules and Steps for Interconnection: T his Application must be completed and sent to II D along with the additional
information indicated in Part 1, Section C, below, to initiate IID’s interconnection review of the proposed Generating Facility. An
Initial Review f ee of $ 800 (payable b y check or mon ey orde r to IID ) m ust a ccompany most Applications except those
Applications for isolated Generating Facilities, Solar and Net Energy Metering Generating Facilities. Supplemental Review and
Interconnection Study fees ma y be required f or large capacit y and/or more compl ex Generating Facility Interconnections (see
IID’s Regulation 21 Rules).
This document is only an Application. Upon acceptance, IID will prepare an Int erconnection Agreement for execution by the
“Producer,” the party that will be responsible for the G enerating Facility. IID may also require the in spection and testing of th e
Generating Facility and the installation of any related Interconnection Facilities prior to giving the Producer written authorization
to opera te in pa rallel. Unauthorized Parallel Operation may be dangerous and may result in injury to persons and/or
may cause damage to equipment and/or property for which a Producer/Customer may be liable!
Please note, other approvals may need to be acquired, and/or other agreements may need to be formed with IID or regulatory
agencies, such as the Air Quality Mana gement Districts and local governmental building and planning commissio ns prior to
operating a Gen erating Facility. IID’s authorization to operate in parallel does not satisfy the need for an Applicant to acqu ire
such other approvals.
C.
Required Documents: Four (4) copies of this Application and each of the following documents must be submitted before this
application w ill be processed. Drawings must conform to accepted engineering standards and must be legible. 11”x 17”
drawings are preferred. All drawings must be approved by the local jurisdiction and stamped by a Professional Engineer.
1. A
Single-line drawing showing the electrical relations hip and descriptions of the signifi cant electrical components such
as the prima ry switchgear, secondar y s witchboard, p rotective r elays, transfo rmers, gene rators, circuit breakers, with
operating voltages, capacitie s, and protecti ve functions of the G enerating Fa cility, the Customer’s loads, an d the
interconnection w ith IID’s Distribution Sy stem. Please show the location of all r equired net gen eration electric o utput
meters and the A.C. manually operated disconnect devices on the single-line drawing.
2. Site plans and diagrams sho wing the ph ysical relationship of the signi ficant ele ctrical components of the Ge nerating
Facility such as generators, transformers, primary switchgear/secondary switchboard, and control panels, the Customer’s
loads and the in terconnection with IID’s Distribution S ystem. Please show the location of all required net gene ration
electric output meters and the A.C. manually operated disconnect devices on the site plans.
3. If transformers are used to interconnect the Generating Facility with IID’s Distribution System, please provide transformer
nameplate information (voltages, capacity, winding arrangements, connections, impedance, etc.).
4. If a transfer switch or scheme is used to interconnect the Generating Facility with IID Distribution System, please provide
component descriptions, capacity ratings, and a technical description of how the transfer scheme is intended to operate.
5. If protective relays are used to control the interconnec tion, provide protection diagrams or element ary drawings showing
relay wiring and connections, pr oposed rela y settings, and a description of how the protection scheme is intende d t o
function.
6. An Initial Review fee check or mone y order in the amount of $800, if applicable, made out to IID referencing the contract
account number (Part 2. A.) and “Initial Interconnection Review Fee”
D.
Mailing Instructions and Assistance: When the Application has been complete d, it ma y be printed and mailed, along with
the required attachments to the address below. The offices can be contacted for assistance in completing the Application or to
make arrangements to e-mail or fax copies of the required information with payment of the required fees to follow.
IMPERIAL
VALLEY
Superintendent, Customer Operations
Imperial Irrigation District
1699 W. Main Street, Suite A
El Centro, CA 92243
Tel:
482-3400
Fax
: 482-3401
COACHELLA VALLEY
Superintendent, Customer Operations
Imperial Irrigation District
81-600 Avenue 58
La Quinta, CA 92253
Tel: 391-5952
Fax: 391-5955
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APPLICATION FOR INTERCONNECTION
OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION FACILITY
(CUSTOMER-OWNED GENERATION)
Part 2 – Identifying the Generating Facility’s Location and Responsible Parties
Project Name:
Date Received:
Generating
Facility ID:
Application Expiration Date
(Refer to Part 2, Section E)
(For IID Use Only)
A. Customer Contract Account Information (To what el ectric service w ill the Generati ng Facility be
connected? Please p rovide the Cu stomer Co ntract Account and all associ
ated accou nts/meter
information.)
Name shown on IID Contract Account
Contract Account No.
Meter Number
NOTE: Customer contract account number must match the customer's utility bill account
information.
Street Address
City
State
Zip
Customer Account Contact Information (Who i s the custom er co ntact fo r progress up dates and /o r
additional information?)
Contact Person
Phone
Comp
any Name
Fax
Mailing Address
E-mail
City
State
Zip
B. Project Contact Information (Who is the project contact for this Generating Facility?)
Proje
Phone
ct Contact Person (optional)
Comp
Fax
Mailing Address
any Name
E-mail
City
State
Zip
B.1. Will the Generating Facility be owned by a (third) party ot her than the name appearing on the IID
service account in A. above (please check)? _____ Yes _____No
______________________________________________________________________________
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APPLICATION FOR INTERCONNECTION
OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION FACILITY
(CUSTOMER-OWNED GENERATION)
Part 2 Cont. – Identifying the Generating Facility’s Location and Responsible Parties
C.1. Customer – Generation Facility Interconnection Agreement (GFIA) Information or the
Customer Generation Agreement (CGA) (applicable to third party owner only) (Please id entify, if
known, th e p arty that will execute the appli cable a greement. Not a pplicable for Net En ergy M etering
Applicants.
Person Executing the GFIA/CGA
Title of Person Executing GFIA/CGA
Name of Legal Entity to be entered in signatures section of the GFIA/CGA
C.2. 3rd Party Owner – Generation Facility Interconnection Agreement Information (Please identify
the 3rd party, if known, that will execute the GFIA). Not applicable for Net Energy Metering Applicants.
Person Executing the GFIA
Title of Person Executing GFIA
Name of Legal Entity to be entered in signatures section of the GFIA
D. Operating Date (The date this Generating Facility is expected to begin operation.)
E. Expiration Date* (The date the status of this Application is changed to “withdrawn” by IID.)
* The information submitted in this Application will remain active and valid for a period of 12
months from the date the Application was accepted by IID as a “completed” Application. If the
project has not received written authorization to operate in parallel, or reasonable proof that the
project is going forward has not been submitted to IID by that time, the Application will be
considered “withdrawn”. To the extent that the Initial Review, Supplemental Review, or Detailed
Interconnection Study fees have been paid to and the corresponding reviews/study completed by
IID, Applicant will only be entitled to a return of one-half ($400) of the Initial Review fee. All other
fees will be forfeited.
______________________________________________________________________________
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APPLICATION FOR INTERCONNECTION
OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION FACILITY
(CUSTOMER-OWNED GENERATION)
Part 3 – Describing the Generating Facility and Host Customer’s Electrical Facilities
Indicate the operating mode of the Generating Facility
A.
Operating mode options:
____1 ____2 ____3
(choose one)
(MP&I)
Instructions and Notes
Choose from the following operating mode options:
1.
Parallel Operation: The Generating Facility will interconnect and operate “in parallel” w ith IID’s Distribution Sy stem for more
than one (1) second.
2.
Momentary Parallel (MP) Operation: The Generating Facility will interconnect and operate on a “momentary parallel” basis with
IID’s Distribution S ystem fo r a d uration of one (1) second o r less through tra nsfer sw itches or ope rating schemes specifically
designed and engineered for such operation.
3.
Isolated (I) Operation: The Generating Facility w ill be “isolated” and prevented from becomi ng interconnecte d with IID’s
Distribution System through a transfer switch or operating scheme specifically designed and engineered for such operation.
If the ans wer is operating mode option 1, “par allel operation,” please supply all of the informatio n requested fo r the Gene rating
Facility. Be sure to supply adequate information including diagr ams and w ritten descriptions regarding the protective relay s that will
be used to detect faults or abnormal operating conditions on IID’s Distribution System.
If the answer is operating mode option 2, “momentary parallel operation,” only questions A and E of this Part 3 and questions A, B, E,
F, I, L, M, N, and S of Pa rt 4 need be ans wered. Be sure, however, to suppl y adequate information including diagrams and written
descriptions regarding the s witching device or scheme that will be used to limit the parallel opera tion period to on e second or less.
Please also des cribe the back up or protecti ve device and controls that w ill trip t he Generating Facility should the transfer s witch or
scheme not complete the transfer in one second or less.
If the answer is operating mode option 3, “Isolated Operation, ” only questions A and E of this Pa rt 3 and questions A , B, F, an d S of
Part 4 need be answered. Be s ure, however, to supply adequate information including diagrams and written descriptions regarding
the isolating sw itching device or scheme that will be used to pr event the Generating Facility f rom operating in pa rallel w ith I ID’s
Distribution System.
B.
Parallel
Operation
Applications
Only
If the Answer to Section A. above was operating mode option 1,
please indicate the type of agreement that is being requested
with this Application. If operating mode option 2 or 3 was
selected, please skip to question E.
If agreement options 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 to this Section B are
chosen, please provide an estimate of the maximum kW the
Generating Facility is expected to export to IID’s Distribution
System. If IID determines that the amount of power to be
exported is significant in relation to the capacity available on its
Distribution System, it may request additional information,
including time of delivery or seasonal kW/kWh estimates.
Agreement options:
____1 ____2 ____3 ____4 ____5
____6 ____7 ____8 ____9 ____10
(choose all that apply)
__________________
Maximum kW
Instructions and Notes
Choose from the following agreement options:
Customer Owned Generating Facility
1.
A Generating Facility Interconnection Agreement that provides for pa rallel operation of the Generating Facility, but does no t
provide for exporting power to IID’s Distribution System.
2.
A Generating Facility Interconnection Agreement (Inadvertent Export) that provides for parallel operation of t he Generating
Facility, and the occasional, inadvertent, non-compensated, export of power to IID’s Distribution System.
3.
A Power Purchase Agreement that provides for parallel operati on of the G enerating Facility , an d ex porting po wer to IID’s
Distribution System for sale to IID. This type of agreement has not yet been developed by IID. Power Purchase Agreements are
arranged through IID’s Energy Resources Unit.
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(CUSTOMER-OWNED GENERATION)
Part 3 Cont. – Describing the Generating Facility and Host Customer’s Electrical Facilities
Third Party Owned Generating Facility
4.
A Generating Facility Interconnection Agreement that p rovides for parallel o peration of the t hird part y o wned Gene rating
Facility, but does not provide for exporting power to IID’s Distribution System.
5.
A Generating Facility Interconnection Inadvertent Export Agreement that pro vides for parallel operation o f the third part y
owned Generating Facility and the occasional, inadvertent, non-compensated, export of power to IID’s Distribution System.
6.
A Power Purchase Agreement that provides for parallel operation of the th ird party owned Generating Facility, and exporting
power to IID’s Di stribution System for sale to IID. This t ype of agreement has not yet been developed by IID. Power Purchase
Agreements are arranged through IID’s Energy Resources Unit.
7.
Other, please describe: ____________________________________________________________________________
8.
A Customer Generation Agreement that defines the relationship between IID and the Customer whose name appears on IID’s
Customer Account (this agreement must be executed in addition to 4, 5, or 6.)
NEM Generating Facility
9.
A Net Energy Metering Agreement that provides for pa rallel operation of the Generating Facility, and exporting p ower to IID’s
Distribution Sy stem for credit un der the te rms of IID’s Net Mete ring Rate Schedu le. This option is available only to eligible
generating facilities as defined in IID’s Net Metering Rate Schedule.
10. A NEM/Non-NEM Eligible Generating Facility Agreement that provides for the parallel operatio n of the Generating Facility
that uses generators eligible for s ervice under NEM that are electrically connected behind the same Point of Common Coupling
with generators that are n ot eligible to receive service under the Net Metering R ate Schedule. (This t ype of agreement has not
yet been developed by IID. Check with IID for availability).
11. Other, please describe: ____________________________________________________________________________
Note: Agreements 3, 6, 7, 9, and 11 have not yet been developed by IID. Check with IID for availability.
C.
Parallel
Operation
Applications
Only
If the ans wer to Section B above is agreement option 1 or 4, ple ase indicate the
protection option that will be used to pr event energy from being ex ported to IID’s
Distribution System.
If protection o ption 3 to this Section C is selected, please provide the continuous
current rating of the host Custom er fac ility’s service entrance equipment (se rvice
panel rating).
If protection option 4 to this Section C is selected, please pr ovide the minimu m
load of the host Customer facility.
Protection option:
__1 __2 __3 __4
(Choose one)
_____________
Amps
_____________
kW
Instructions and Notes
Refer to Section I.3.b, screen 2, IID’s Regulation 21 Rules for additional information as to ho w to ans wer this question. If t he
Generating Facility will never e xport po wer to II D’s Distribution System, a si mpler, lower cost, prote ction scheme ma y be used t o
control the interface between the Generating Facility and IID’s Distribution System. Choose from the following four options:
1.
A reverse-power protection device will be installed to measure any export of power and trip the Generating Facility or open an
intertie breake r t o isolate the Generating Facility if limits ar e ex ceeded. Note: Please check w ith I ID befo re you elect this
option. The required relay sensitivity levels are often difficult to achieve.
2.
An under-po wer protection device w ill be install ed to measur e t he inflow of po wer and trip o r reduce the outp ut of the
Generating Facility if limits are not maintained.
3.
The G enerating Facility Intercon nection Facility equipment has been certified as Non-Islanding and the incidental ex port o f
power will be limited b y the de sign of the interconnection. If th is option is to be used, the co ntinuous ampere rating of th e
service entrance equipment (service panel rating ) that is used b y the host C ustomer facilit y mu st be stated in t he space
provided above.
4.
The Gross Nameplate Rating of the G enerating Facility will not exceed 50% of the host Customer facility ’s minimum electrical
load. If this option is to be used, the minimum load of the host Customer facility must be stated in the space provided above.
Note: With the approval of IID, a Producer t hat wishes to retain the option to e xport po wer fro m a G enerating Facility to II D’s
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OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION FACILITY
(CUSTOMER-OWNED GENERATION)
Distribution S ystem ma y use a different pr otection scheme that p rovides for the d etection of faults and other abnormal operatin g
conditions.
Part 3 Cont. – Describing the Generating Facility and Host Customer’s Electrical Facilities
D.
Parallel
Operation
Applications
Only
What is the max imum thr ee-phase fault current that will be contr ibuted by the
Generating Facility to a three- phase f ault at the Point of
Common Coupling
(PCC)? (If the Generating Facility is si ngle phase in design, pl ease provide th e
contribution for a line-to-line fault.)
Please indicate the shor t cir cuit inter rupting r ating of the host Customer facility ’s
service panel:
_____________
Amps
_____________
Amps
Instructions and Notes
Refer to Section D.4.a. and Section I.3.g. of IID’s Regulation 21 Rules for significance and additional information. To determ ine this
value, any transformers and/or significant lengths of inte rconnecting conductor used between each of the Generat ors (if there a re
more than one ) that make up the G enerating Fa cility and the P CC must be taken into account. The details, i
mpedance, an d
arrangement of such transformer s and inte rconnecting conductors should be show n on the single-line diagram t hat is provided .
Consult an electrical engineer or the equipment supplier if assistance is needed in answering this question.
It is expected that most Applicants will want to reserve the flexibility to operate any or all of their Generators in parallel. If the design
of the proposed Generating Facility limits the amount of generati on that ma y be interconnected a t an y time to IID’s Distributio n
System, please describe the assumptions used in calculating the maximum fault current contribution value.
E.
(MP&I)
Please indicate how this Generating Facility will be operated.
___1 ___2 ___3 ___4 ___5
(please choose all options that may apply)
Instructions and Notes
Choose from the following five operation options:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Combined Heat and Power or Cogeneration – The operation o f the G enerating Facility will produce thermal energ y fo r a
process other than generating electricity.
Peak Shaving/Demand Management – The Generating Facility will be operated primarily to reduce electrical demands of th e
host Customer facility during IID’s “peak pricing periods”.
Primary Power Source – The Generating Facility will be used as the primar y source of electric power and po wer supplied by
IID to the host Customer’s loads will be required for supplemental, standby, or backup power purposes only.
Standby / Emergency / Backup – The G enerating Facility will n ormally be operat ed onl y when I ID’s electric serv ice i s not
available.
Net Energy Metering – The Generating Facility qualifies and receives service under IID Net Metering Rate Schedule.
Rest of page left blank intentionally.
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(CUSTOMER-OWNED GENERATION)
Part 4 – Describe each of the Generators (See Instructions).
Generator Information
#
Use additional sheets, if necessary.
Generator
Generator
Generator
Totals for All
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
Generators
Please indicate the number
of each “type” of Generator
(see instructions)
A
(MP&I)
Generator/Inverter
Manufacturer
(Name)
B
(MP&I)
C
Generator/Inverter Model
(Name/Number)
Generator/Inverter Software
Version (Number)
D
Is the Generator Certified by
____Yes
____Yes
____Yes
a Nationally Recognized
____No
____No
____No
___Synchronous
___Synchronous
___Synchronous
___Induction
___Induction
___Induction
___Inverter
___Inverter
___Inverter
__________Min.
__________Min.
__________Min.
__________Max.
__________Max.
__________Max.
Wiring Configuration
___Single-Phase
___Single-Phase
___Single-Phase
(choose one)
___Three-Phase
___Three-Phase
___Three-Phase
Testing Laboratory (NRTL)
according to IID’s
Regulation 21 Rules?
E
(MP)
F
(MP&I)
G
Generator Type (choose
one)
Gross Nameplate Rating
(kVA)
Gross Nameplate Rating
(kW)
H
Net Nameplate Rating
(kW)
I
(MP)
Operating Voltage (volts or
kV)
J
Power Factor Rating (%)
K
PF Adjustment Range (%)
L
(MP)
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(CUSTOMER-OWNED GENERATION)
Part 4 Cont. – Describe each of the Generators (See Instructions).
Use additional sheets, if necessary.
Generator
Generator
Generator
Generator Information
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
Three-Phase Winding
__3 Wire Delta
__3 Wire Delta
__3 Wire Delta
M
Configuration
__3 Wire Wye
__3 Wire Wye
__3 Wire Wye
(MP)
(choose one)
__4 Wire Wye
__4 Wire Wye
__4 Wire Wye
N
Neutral Grounding
(NP)
O
__Ungrounded
__Ungrounded
__Ungrounded
System Used
__Solidly Grounded
__Solidly Grounded
__Solidly Grounded
(Choose One)
__Ground Resistor
__Ground Resistor
__Ground Resistor
____________Ohms
____________Ohms
____________Ohms
Sychronous Reactance:
__________ (Xd %)
__________ (Xd %)
__________ (Xd %)
Transient Reactance:
__________(X’d %)
__________(X’d %)
__________(X’d %)
Subtransient Reactance:
__________(X”d %)
__________(X”d %)
__________(X”d %)
_______________
_______________
_______________
For Synchronous
Generators Only:
P
For Induction Generators Only:
Locked Rotor Current:
(Amps)
(Amps)
(Amps)
OR
Q
Stator Resistance:
____________(%)
____________(%)
____________(%)
Stator Leakage Reactance:
____________(%)
____________(%)
____________(%)
Rotor Resistance:
____________(%)
____________(%)
____________(%)
Rotor Leakage Reactance:
____________(%)
____________(%)
____________(%)
_______________
_______________
_______________
(Amps)
(Amps)
(Amps)
_______________
_______________
_______________
(Amps)
(Amps)
(Amps)
Short Circuit Current
Produced by Generator:
R
For Generators that are
Started as a “Motor” Only
1. In-Rush
2.
Current:
Host Customer’s Service
_______________
_______________
_______________
Continuous Current Rating
(Amps)
(Amps)
(Amps)
Prime Mover Type:
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9
7 8 9
7 8 9
Entrance Panel (Main Panel)
S
(MP&I)
(Circle One)
10 11
12 13 14
15
10 11
12 13 14
15
10 11
12 13 14
15
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OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION FACILITY
(CUSTOMER-OWNED GENERATION)
Instructions for Part 4 – Describing the Generators
Generator Information
Instructions and Comments
#
Please indicate the number
of each “type” of Generator
being installed:
A
Generator/Inverter
Manufacturer
B
Generator/Inverter Model
C
Generator/Inverter
Software Version
If this Generator’s control and or protective functions are dependent on a
“software” program supplied by the manufacturer of the equipment, please
provide the version or release number for the software that will be used.
D
Is the Generator Certified by
a Nationally Recognized
Testing Laboratory (NRTL)
according to IID’s Regulation
21 Rules?
Answer “Yes” only if the Generator manufacturer can or has provided
certification data. See IID’s Regulation 21 Rules, Section J, for additional
information regarding Generator certification.
E Generator
Design
Please provide the following information for each Generator “type”. Be sure all
Generators classified as one “type” are identical in all respects. If only one type
of Generator is to be used, only one column needs to be completed. Please be
sure the information in the “Totals” column is correct and reflects the total
number of Generator units to be installed.
Enter the brand name of the Generator.
Enter the model name or number assigned by the manufacturer of the
Generator.
Please indicate the designated type of each Generator. Designate “Inverter”
anytime an inverter is used as the interface between the Generator and the
electric system regardless of the primary power production/storage device used.
F
Gross Nameplate Rating
(kVA)
This is the capacity value normally supplied by the manufacturer and stamped
on the Generator’s “nameplate”. This value is not required where the
manufacturer provides only a “kW” rating. However, where both kVA and kW
values are available, please indicate both.
G
Gross Nameplate Rating
(kW)
This is the capacity value normally supplied by the manufacturer and stamped
on the Generator’s “nameplate”. This value is not required where the
manufacturer provides only a “kVA” rating. However, where both kVA and kW
values are available, please indicate both.
H
Net Nameplate Rating (kW)
This capacity value is determined by subtracting the “Auxiliary” or “Station
Service” loads used to operate the Generator or Generating Facility. Applicants
are not required to supply this value; but, if it is not supplied, applicable Standby
Charges may be based on the higher “gross” values.
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OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION FACILITY
(CUSTOMER-OWNED GENERATION)
Instructions for Part 4 Cont. – Describing the Generators
Instructions and Comments
Generator Information
I
Operating Voltage (volts or
kV)
This value should be the voltage rating designated by the manufacturer and
used in this Generating Facility. Please indicate phase-to-phase voltages for
three-phase installations. See IID Regulation 21 Rules, Section D.2.b. for
additional information.
J
Power Factor Rating
This value should be the nominal power factor rating designated by the manufacturer for the Generator. See IID’s Regulation 21, Rules, Section D.2.i. for
additional information.
K
PF Adjustment Range
If the pow er factor of the Generator is a djustable, please indicate the max imum
L
Wiring Configuration
Please indicate whether the Generator is a sin gle-phase or three-phase dev ice.
and minimum operating values. See IID’s Regulation 21 Rules, Section D.2.i.
See IID’s Regulation 21 Rules, Section D.3.
M Three-Ph
N
ase Winding
For three-phas e generatin g u nits, plea se indicate the co nfiguration of th e
Configuration
Generator’s windings or inverter systems.
Neutral Grounding
Wye connected generating units are often grounded – e ither through a resistor
or directly , dependin g upon th e nature of th e electrica l sy stem to which the
Generator is connected. If the groun ding method use d a t this facility is not
listed, please attach additional descriptive information.
O
For Synchronous Generators
If the Generator is of a “s ynchronous” design, please prov ide the s ynchronous
Only:
reactance, tran sient reactan ce, and su btransient reactance va lues s upplied b y
the manufacturer. T his information is nec essary to determine the short circuit
contribution of the Generator and as data in load flow and short circuit computer
models of IID’s Distrib
ution System. If the Generator’s Gross Namep
late
Capacity is 10 MW or gre ater, IID ma y request addit ional da ta to better mo del
the nature and behavior of the Generator with relation to its Distribution System.
P
For Induction Generators
If the Generator is of an “induction” des
ign, please prov ide t he “locked roto r
Only:
current” value supplied by the manufacturer. If this va lue is not ava ilable, t he
stator resistanc e, stator leakage reactance, rotor resistanc
e, rotor leakage
reactance va lues supplied by the manufacture r ma y be used to determine the
locked rotor cur rent. If the Generator’s Gross Nameplate Capacity is 10 MW or
greater, IID may request additional data to better model the nature and beha vior
of the Generator with relation to its Distribution System.
Q
Short Circuit Current
Please in dicate the current each Generat or can supp ly to a three-phase fau lt
Produced by Generator
across its outp ut terminals.
For s ingle-phase Generators, please su pply the
phase-to-phase fault current.
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OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION FACILITY
(CUSTOMER-OWNED GENERATION)
Instructions for Part 4 (Cont.) – Describing the Generators
R
Generator Information
Instructions and Comments
For Generators that are Started as a
This information is need ed on ly fo r Generato rs that are started by
“Motor” Only:
“motoring” the generator.
1. In-Rush Current
2. Host Customer’s Service Entrance Panel
(Main Panel) Continuous Current Rating
See IID’s Regulation 21 Rules, Section I.3.e. for sign ificance an d
additional information.
If this question was answered in Part 3, question C of this
Application, it need not be answered here.
S
Prime Mover Type
Please ind icate the ty pe and fuel used as the “prime mover” or
source of energy for the Generator.
1 = Internal Combustion Engine – Natural Gas Fueled
2 = Internal Combustion Engine – Diesel Fueled
3 = Internal Combustion Engine - Other Fuel
4 = Microturbine– Natural Gas Fueled
5 = Microturbine – Other Fuel
6 = Combustion Turbine Natural Gas Fueled
7 = Combustion Turbine - Other Fuel
8 = Steam Turbine
9 = Photovoltaic Panels
10 = Solar-Thermal Engine
11 = Fuel Cell– Natural Gas Fueled
12 = Fuel Cell– Other Fuel
13 = Hydroelectric Turbine
14 = Wind Turbine
15 = Other (please describe)
DISPUTE RESOLUTION. Should a legal dispute, claim or controversy arise between the applicant and IID relating to, arising out
of, or concerning this Application (the “Dispute”), then the applicant may not initiate any legal claim or action against IID with respect
to any such Dispute until the applicant has fist complied with Section G of IID’s Rules for Interconne ction of Distributed Gene ration
Facilities. Appl icant agrees that if applicant fai ls to comply with the requirements of Section G of IID’ s Rules for Interconn ection of
Distributed Generation Facilities, applicant will be deemed to have w aived any and all rights w ith respect to said legal controversy,
claim or action against IID concerning or relating to any associated Dispute.
Applicant’s Signature:
________________________________________
Name (print):
________________________________________
Date:
_________
_______________________________
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BILL OF MATERIALS
Solar Photovoltaic System Installation at
John Adams - Residence
2211 Anglewood Drive
El Centro, CA 92243
No.
Description
1
220-watt solar modules
2
5200-watt inverters
3
AC Fused General Duty
Disconnect Switch in Nema
3R Enclosure, 60A, 240
VAC
4
DC Breaker, 10A
5
AC Solar Subpanel
125-Amp, NEMA 3R
Enclosure
6
30A, 2-Pole AC breaker
7
30A, 250V fuse, 20,000 AIR
8
60A, 2-Pole AC breaker
9
Roof-Trac solar mounting
rack system
Vendor
Part No.
Sun4You
SSB-220
Sun4You
SSB-5200
General Electric TG3221R
Quantity
51
2
1
Power2You
SW Supply
SGOB-PV10
BR816L125RP
6
1
SW
SW
SW
SW
BR230
TR60R
BR260
R-136-6
2
2
1
14
Supply
Supply
Supply
Supply
Effective February 20, 2013
Customer Information Packet Last updated 01/05/2010
INFORMATION REQUIRED TO PROCESS CUSTOMER SERVICE PROPOSAL (CSP) The following information is required by Customer Service Operations. Failure to complete the required forms and return them to IID could cause a delay in electric service being provided for this project.  Fill Out Application–Commercial [IID‐755] and/or Residential [IID‐754] 
Fill Out Customer Information Sheet for New Service [IID‐700A] 
Fill Out Service Planning Sheet [IID‐700B] 
Fill Out Indemnification Agreement [IID‐700C] 
Fill Out Typical Motor Nameplate Data Sheet* [IID‐700D ] *as requested by IID Energy 
Fill Out Joint Trench Indemnity Agreement [IID‐700E] 
Fill Out Warranty Agreement for Applicant Installations [IID‐700F] * as requested by IID Energy 
Fill Out Cad File and Contractor Notes Receipt [IID‐700G] * as requested by IID Energy In order to engineer customer projects, the following information must be provided to Customer Service Operations. Approved electrical engineered drawings in AutoCAD format (CD or e‐mail) reflecting the following:  Provide City Approved Street Improvement Dwgs. (e‐file and prints) 
Provide Proposed Project Site Plan 
Provide Proposed Main Panel Voltage and Main Panel Size 
Provide Proposed Main Panel Location 
Provide Proposed Panel Schedules 
Provide Proposed One Line Diagram 
Provide Proposed Motor Starting Equipment for 50 HP motors and above 
Provide List of Proposed Motor size (in horsepower) 
Provide Complete E‐Mail Addresses for Correspondence Purposes 
Approved Streetlight Plan General Customer Service Proposal (CSP)
Process from Start to Finish
Business Partner Packet
Issued and Completed
by Business Partner
PR
O
PO
SA
L
✓
Business Partner Packet
Reviewed and Fielded
by Project Coordinator
Customer Service
Proposal (CSP) created
by CSP Representative
Customer Pays
Engineering Fee
$
Engineering
Design
Quote by
Project Manager
Customer Pays
✓
All Pertinent
Inspections
Completed
Construction
Scheduled
Run Service/
Set Meter
Verify
Commercial/Residential
Application for
Permanent Service
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
TO PROCESS YOUR RESIDENTIAL APPLICATION:
1.) Complete and sign the top portion of the application.
2.) Provide a copy of your driver’s license, license expiration date, and date of birth.
3.) Provide your social security number.
TO PROCESS YOUR COMMERCIAL APPLICATION:
1.) Complete and sign the top portion of the application.
2.) Provide a copy of your driver’s license, expiration date, and date of birth.
3.) Provide your social security number/Federal Tax ID No.
ALSO, FOR A CORPORATION OR LLC:
1.) Please provide a copy of your articles of incorporation, or your annual statements of Domestic Corporation,
or a copy of your annual stockholders report.
2.) Please provide your federal tax identification number.
3.) An officer of the corporation must sign, or the officer must provide a letter of authorization for the agent.
4.) There will normally be a deposit required for customers who do not have credit established with IID.
OR, FOR A PARTNERSHIP:
1.) All parties must sign.
2.) Or, one partner signs and provides partnership papers.
3.) There will normally be a deposit required for customers who do not have credit established with IID.
OR FOR A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP:
1.) Please provide limited partnership papers.
2.) If the general partner is a corporation, see requirements for a corporation.
3.) There will normally be a deposit required for customers who do not have credit established with IID.
ADDITIONAL:
A Service Establishment Fee of $25.00 (Regular Time) or $100.00 (Overtime) will be billed on your first statement.
Guarantee Deposits are held until credit is established. To establish credit, monthly billings must be paid in full, with no
previous balances on any statement, for 36 months.
Guarantee Deposits may be in the form of:
1.) Cash – We do not pay interest on cash deposits.
2.) Indemnity Bond from your Insurance Company – Forms available upon request.
3.) Irrevocable Letter of Credit – From your Bank.
Note: For guaranteed deposit quote, please call 1-800-303-7756.
PRINT FORM
RESIDENTIAL APPLICATION
IID-754 (R22 4-07)
1st Party
Service Order/Res Application
Location
Driver's License No.
Mail Bill To
Employer
State
DOB
Soc. Sec. No.
Address
2nd Party
Rent
Phone
H
Relationship
Letter of Authority
Own
B
M
Phone
H
B
M
2nd Party Driver's License No.
State
DOB
Soc. Sec. No.
2nd Party Employer
Notes
3rd Party Notification
No
Yes
Address
(Form Signed and Attached)
Imperial Irrigation District
Regulations Governing Sale And Use of Electric Energy
Excerpts from Regulation No. 6
The customer shall, at his own risk and expense, furnish, install and keep in good and safe condition all electric wires, lines, machinery
and apparatus of any sort which may be required for receiving electric energy from the District, and for applying and utilizing such energy,
including all necessary protective appliances and suitable housing therefor. The District shall not be responsible for any loss or damage
occasioned or caused by the negligence or want of proper care or wrongful act of the customer or any of his agents, employees or licensees
on the part of the customer in installing, maintaining, using, operating or interfering with any such wires, lines, machinery or apparatus.
Excerpts from Regulation No. 11
The District shall, at its option, have the right to: disconnect its services until the customer has complied with all the terms of the agreement
and of the District's regulation.
Excerpts from Regulation No. 15
The District will construct, own, operate and maintain lines only along public streets, roads and highways which the District has the legal right to
occupy and on public lands and private property across which rights-of-way satisfactory to the District may be obtained without cost or
condemnation by the District.
All Imperial Irrigation District Regulations Governing Sale and Use of Electric Energy are available for viewing at all IID Division Offices and Imperial Operating
Headquarters.
The undersigned applicant hereby certifies that he has read and understands the regulations governing the sale and use of electric energy printed above
and requests that Imperial Irrigation District supply electric service required at the address shown until such time as written or accepted telephone notice of
discontinuance is given, and in consideration thereof does hereby agree to abide by the rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Directors of Imperial
Irrigation District, and to pay all bills for services rendered pursuant thereto under the rates adopted by said Board of Directors.
Applicant (Signature)
Date signed
2nd Party (Signature)
Taken By
INTERNAL USE ONLY
BP No.
Contract Account No.
CO
DO
Urban
Rural
HP / Schedule Change
To
From
STAPP
Credit Est.
Yes
GD No.
Yes
New Seg.
ARDMS Sequence No.
Cycle
Book
ARDMS Segment No.
CO Date
DO Date
Rate
SE
HP
SIC
Meter No.
1 of 2
Reading
Mult.
Demand
Serial No.
Meter No.
1 of 2
Reading
Mult.
Demand
Serial No.
No
GD Amount
No
Remarks
New Installation
Notes
Re-connect
Type
Phase
Wire
Volt
AMP
Date
Workman
Phase
Make
Wire
Volt
AMP
Hours
WO
Cleared
1 of 2
A.M.
Removed
Received by CA
Type
Make
Reinstall
Approved By
P.M.
2 of 2
Left on Premise
Keyed in Computer
PRINT FORM
COMMERCIAL APPLICATION
IID-755 (R10 4-07)
SERVICE ORDER/ COM APPLICATION
Name:
Location
Doing Business As (DBA):
Mail Bill To
Is Business a Corporation? (If so, place of incorporation)
Print Name of 1st Person Signing
Principal Place of Business (Address)
President
Title
Type of Business
Vice-President
Driver's License No.
Is Business a Sole Proprietorship (If so, name)
Secretary
Print Name of 2nd Person Signing
Spouse's Name / Address
Treasurer
Title
Is Business a Partnership (If so, names)
Federal Tax No.
Driver's License No.
Soc. Sec. No.
State
Soc. Sec. No.
State
1)
Letter of Authorization
2)
Articles of Incorporation
Phone
H B M
Phone
H B M
Imperial Irrigation District
Regulations Governing Sale And Use of Electric Energy
Excerpts from Regulation No. 6
The customer shall, at his own risk and expense, furnish, install and keep in good and safe condition all electric wires, lines, machinery
and apparatus of any sort which may be required for receiving electric energy from the District, and for applying and utilizing such energy,
including all necessary protective appliances and suitable housing therefor. The District shall not be responsible for any loss or damage
occasioned or caused by the negligence or want of proper care or wrongful act of the customer or any of his agents, employees or licensees
on the part of the customer in installing, maintaining, using, operating or interfering with any such wires, lines, machinery or apparatus.
Excerpts from Regulation No. 11
The District shall, at its option, have the right to: disconnect its services until the customer has complied with all the terms of the agreement
and of the District's regulation.
Excerpts from Regulation No. 15
The District will construct, own, operate and maintain lines only along public streets, roads and highways which the District has the legal right to
occupy and on public lands and private property across which rights-of-way satisfactory to the District may be obtained without cost or
condemnation by the District.
All Imperial Irrigation District Regulations Governing Sale and Use of Electric Energy are available for viewing at all IID Division Offices and Imperial Operating
Headquarters.
The undersigned applicant hereby certifies that he has read and understands the regulations governing the sale and use of electric energy printed above
and requests that Imperial Irrigation District supply electric service required at the address shown until such time as written or accepted telephone notice of
discontinuance is given, and in consideration thereof does hereby agree to abide by the rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Directors of Imperial
Irrigation District, and to pay all bills for services rendered pursuant thereto under the rates adopted by said Board of Directors.
Applicant (s) Signature
Date Signed
1)
Taken By
2)
INTERNAL USE ONLY
BP No.
Contract Account No.
CO
DO
Urban
Rural
HP / Schedule Change
From
To
Credit Est.
Yes
STAPP
G.D. No.
Yes
Cycle
Book
ARDMS Segment No.
New Seg.
ARDMS Sequence No.
CO Date
DO Date
Rate
SE
HP
SIC
Meter No.
1 of 2
Reading
Mult.
Demand
Serial No.
Meter No.
1 of 2
Reading
Mult.
Demand
Serial No.
No
Amount
No
Remarks
New Installation
Notes
Phase
Make
Wire
Volt
AMP
Wire
Hours
WO
Cleared
1 of 2
A.M.
Re-connect
Removed
Received by CA
Type
Make
Reinstall
Approved By
Date
P.M. sdf
2 of 2
Type
Phase
Volt
AMP
Workman
Left on Premise
Keyed in Computer
PRINT FORM
IID-700A (12-09)
CUSTOMER INFORMATION SHEET
To ensure correct billing, please provide the following information: (billing will be issued exactly as it
appears under Applicant Name and Mailing Address.)
Applicant Name:
Project Address:
If applicable, please provide the name and address of the developer or contractor for your project.
Developer:
Contractor:
Address:
Address:
Business Phone:
Business Phone:
Fax:
Fax:
Contact:
Contact:
Contact Phone:
Contact Phone:
I agree that failure to complete and return all pertinent forms to IID could cause a delay in electric service
being provided for this project. I also agree and understand that an Advanced Design Fee will be paid to begin
engineering a project and will be applied as a credit toward the IID cost of the project if it goes to completion.
If the project is cancelled, the Advanced Design Fee is non-refundable. Any design changes that result in the
redesign of the project, and therefore alters prior schedule IID commitments will require an additional nonrefundable Advanced Design Fee and may cause significant delays in construction schedule(s).
_________________________
Print Name
___________________________
Signature
_________________________
Date
PRINT FORM
IID-700B (12-09)
SERVICE PLANNING SHEET
Residential/Commercial
1.) Applicant:
2.) Project Address:
City:
State:
Township:
Range:
Zip Code:
Section:
APN# (Assessor Parcel No.):
3.) Date Permanent Service Requested:
Main Panel Size* (Amps):
Installation Desired:
O.H .
U.G
Voltage Required:
Type of Service Needed:
1 Phase (ø)
3 Phase (ø)
Number of Meters:
Single Largest Motor:
1 Phase (ø)
3 Phase (ø)
Service Description:
*Service rating shall be the termination section, pull can, service section, or, if available, main service disconnect switch electrical rating, whichever is largest.
Approximate Net Building:
Square Footage(s):
Number of Suites:
Business Hours / Day:
Days / Week:
Days / Month:
TOTAL
Connected
Load
Electrical Load Information: (Connected Loads)**
Lighting
KW
1 ph Air Cond
ea.@
FL amps @
Volts
VA
KW
Receptacles
KW
3 ph Air Cond
ea.@
FL amps @
Volts
VA
KVA
Water Heater
KW
1 ph Heat Pumps
ea.@
HP
HP
H.P.
Air Heaters
KW
3 ph Heat Pumps
ea.@
HP
HP
Cooking
KW
Aux. Strip Htrs
ea.@
KW
KW
X-Ray (input)
KW
1 ph Misc. Motors
ea.@
HP
HP
Welders (input)
KVA
3 ph Misc. Motors
ea.@
HP
HP
Other
KW/KVA/HP**
Indicate the Following:
FL = Full Load
IID INSTALLED
APPLICANT INSTALLED
BID PROCESS
PRINT FORM
IID-700C (12-09)
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
APPLICANT NAME:
PROJECT ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP CODE:
Terms and Conditions for
Receipt of Electric Utility Service for New Developments
In consideration for the provision of electrical utility service by IID for the development project
identified in the Standards Specifications and Form IID-700A, Applicant and IID agree as follows:
1) The provision of electric utility service to Applicant is conditioned on compliance by Applicant with all
applicable laws including the Imperial Irrigation District Regulations Governing the Sale and Use of
Electric Energy and Rate Schedules.
2) Applicant shall defend and indemnify IID, from any: liability, claims, suite or actions; losses, expenses,
fees, or costs of any kind, so long as such things are in relation to, as a consequence of, arising out of, or
in any way attributable actually, allegedly or impliedly, in whole or in part, to the provision of electrical
utility service by IID to Applicant for the development project identified in the Standards Specifications
and Form IID-700A; however, Applicant shall not be required to indemnify and hold harmless IID as set
forth above for liability attributable to the sole fault of IID.
Signature:
Print Name:
Date:
Title:
PRINT FORM
IID-700D (12-09) MOTOR NAMEPLATE DATA SHEET APPLICANT NAME: PROJECT ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE: DATE: In order to analyze the effect of large motors connected to the IID Energy System, please fill in the nameplate values for all motors, then fax reply to one of the offices listed below. TYPICAL NAMEPLATE: Hp Ph Insul Class Hz Frame V230 A V460 A Type Code Encl. S.F. RPM Design NEMA Nom Eff. ID # Max AB Temp. USE FOR:  Nameplate and starter data for electric motors, 50 HP and above  Motor and starter data for all simultaneously starting 15 HP motors or any motors 50 HP and above  Motor and starter data for all 15 HP or larger motors starting more than one time per hour NOTE: Please provide starter data from reduced voltage starters, ie., Wye‐Delta starter, auto transformer starter, part winding starter, primary resistor starter, Solid State starter, etc. This data can be obtained from the manufacturer or the manufacturer starting procedure catalog, which is supplied with the starter. Additional nameplate data should also be included. PRINT FORM
IID-700E (12-09)
JOINT TRENCHING INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
APPLICANT NAME:
PROJECT ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP CODE:
The joint trenching of utilities, as opposed to the trenching of utilities in separate trenches, is a development
and construction method which provides cost savings to Contractors. However, joint trenching also presents
additional risks of danger due to the proximity of utilities in a common trench. In consideration for permission
given by IID to Contractor to install all utilities in a joint trench, Contractor agrees to indemnify IID as set forth
herein.
In consideration for permission given by IID to Contractor to install all utilities in a joint trench, Contractor
and IID agree that Contractor shall defend and indemnify IID, from any: liability, claims, suit or actions; losses,
expenses, fees, or costs of any kind, so long as such things are in relation to, as a consequence of, arising out of,
or in any way attributable actually, allegedly or impliedly, in whole or in part, to the joint trenching of utilities
by Contractor and/or its subcontractors. However, Contractor shall not be required to indemnify and hold
harmless IID as set forth above for liability attributable to the sole fault of IID.
Signature:
Print Name:
Date:
Title:
Developer Name:
Contractor/Company:
PRINT FORM
IID-700F (12-09)
WARRANTY AGREEMENT FOR
APPLICANT INSTALLED DISTRIBUTION LINE EXTENSION
This Agreement is entered into between Imperial Irrigation District (“District”), an irrigation district formed pursuant
to Division 11 of the California State Water Code, and _____________________________________________
(“Applicant”).
Applicant plans on constructing an applicant-installed distribution line extension pursuant to District Regulation 15,
Distribution Line Extensions, at service address of __________________________________ in ____________________,
California, reference CSP Notification Number ___________. In consideration of District’s approval of the Applicantinstalled distribution line extension application, Applicant warrants that all work and/or equipment furnished or
installed by applicant, its contractor or subcontractor in connection with the Distribution Line Extension shall be free of
defect in workmanship and material. The warranty period for materials shall run from the date of final acceptance by
District of the Distribution Line Extension and extend for one (1) year. The warranty period for workmanship shall run
from the date of final acceptance by District of the Distribution Line Extension and extend for three (3) years. Should
the District identify any defect in workmanship or materials during the warranty period, District, at its election, shall
either (a) repair or replace the defective work and/or equipment or (b) demand that applicant repair or replace the
defective work and/or equipment; and, in either event, applicant shall be liable for all costs associated with such repair
and/or replacement. Upon demand by District, Applicant shall promptly correct any breach of any warranty to
District’s satisfaction and that of any jurisdictional government agency.
Signature:
Print Name:
Date:
Representing:
PRINT FORM
IID-700G (12-09)
CAD FILE AND CONTRACTOR NOTES RECEIPT
DATE: ________________________________
In consideration for the receipt of IID CAD files and Contractor Notes (underground electrical
installation) regarding _____________________________________________________________, the
(Project Name)
developer, ______________________________________________________________________ (and/or)
(Company Name)
the developer’s designee __________________________________________________, agree(s) as follows:
(Name)
1. The CAD files and Contractor Notes shall not be provided to any other entity other than the
developer or the developer’s designee as stated above.
2. That portion of the CAD file that describes IID electrical facilities shall not be modified in any
manner.
3. The developer or its designee shall not utilize the materials in such a way that misrepresents the
actions of IID (e.g. using the CAD files to indicate IID engineering for another project, etc.)
_______________________________
Signature of Developer
________________________________
Print Name
________________________________
Date Signed
RECEIVED BY:
Contractor Notes: ______ E-File: ______
Signature: _________________________
Print Name: ________________________
Date: _____________________________
CSP Notification #___________________
Service Order #______________________
Net Energy Metering Program
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Net Energy Metering (NEM) Program?
Net Energy Metering (NEM) is a program designed to
benefit Imperial Irrigation District (IID) customers who
generate their own electricity using solar, wind, biogas
fuel cell or a hybrid of these technologies ≤ 1000 kW.
The NEM program uses a bi-directional meter to track
the “net” difference between the amount of electricity
you produce and the amount of electricity you consume
during each billing period. The program is offered on a
first-come, first-served basis until the generating capacity
in the program reaches 5 percent (50 MW) of IID’s peak
demand.
2. How does the NEM program work?
IID’s bi-directional meter records the amount of energy
(in kWh) delivered by IID to the customer’s premise,
called Net Consumption. It also records the amount of
energy (in kWh) generated by the customer’s generating
system which was not consumed by the premise and thus
returned to the IID electrical grid, called Net Generation.
The net difference between these two amounts is what
IID will utilize to create the customer’s monthly bills.
Should Net Generation exceed the amount of Net
Consumption in any given month, that excess will be
tallied and given to the customer as credit at IID’s current
retail rate at the end of the customer’s 12-month period.
Furthermore, at the end of a 12 month period, should
the customer’s Accumulated Net Generation exceed the
Accumulated Net Consumption amount, that surplus will
be paid at the established wholesale compensation rate.
3. What will be the value of the compensation I receive
for excess energy generated by my system?
AB 920 requires utilities to establish a fair wholesale
compensation rate for surplus electricity by January 1,
2011. The rate for the excess kWh generated at the end of
the 12 month period based on accumulated totals shall be
5.72¢ per kWh. The rate for surplus energy on a monthly
basis shall be at IID’s current retail rate.
4. Who qualifies for the NEM program?
The NEM program is currently available to residential,
commercial, industrial, agricultural and water pumping
customers who receive electrical service directly from IID
and who install and interconnect an eligible generating
system.
An eligible generating system is:
•
powered by solar, wind, biogas, fuel cell or a hybrid of
these technologies;
•
less than 1,000 kW (1 MW) in total nameplate rated
capacity (CEC-AC); and
•
located on your premises and interconnected to
operate in parallel with IID’s electrical system.
5. When does the 12 month true-up happen for me?
The true-up of the account will take place 12 months after
enrollment in the program. The date will be reflected on
your bill.
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Net Energy Metering Program
Frequently Asked Questions cont.
6. What are my billing options under the NEM
program?
Any eligible Customer-Generator classified as a
residential, small commercial or municipal (with 100
kW or less of billing demand) may elect to pay the
outstanding balance of their electrical bill each month for
any non-energy related billing components associated
with their account OR at the end of the 12-month period.
Any Customer-Generator such as a residential, small
commercial or municipal (with 100 kW or less of billing
demand) electing to pay IID any outstanding balance
at the end of the 12-month period for any net electrical
consumption will be expected to pay in full.
7. What are my compensation options under this
program?
The Customer-Generator has the option to receive the
following method of compensation for any net energy
generation. The customer-generator is responsible at
the end of the 12-month period to notify IID on which
option they would like to receive any due compensation.
If IID does not receive a response from the customer, then
by default the first option will take effect.
8. How do I know if I am a surplus energy producer?
The second page of the customer’s bill will display the
total accumulated Net Consumption and Net Generation.
amounts on a monthly basis up to the end of the
customer’s 12 month true-up period. Additionally, it will
display and track surplus energy produced on a monthly
basis, should there be any.
9. If I am a surplus energy producer, how would I
enroll into the NEM program in order to receive
compensation?
IID customers who interconnect an approved, eligible
generating system and have had a bi-directional meter
installed by IID will automatically be enrolled in the
program.
10. Where can I find forms to become a NEM
customer?
All forms for operating in parallel with IID can be found at
www.iid.com/dg. For any questions regarding program
requirements or NEM billing please call 760-482-3690.
1. Receive monetary credit on customer’s next
statement for any excess generation at the end of each
12-month period.
2. Receive monetary payment for any excess energy
generation at the end of each 12-month period.
3. Not receive compensation for any net energy
produced at the end of the 12-month period.
For more information, call (760) 482-3690,
or visit our website at www.iid.com/dg.
Completed forms can be mailed to:
Imperial Irrigation District
NEM Processing
PO Box 937
Imperial, CA 92251
www.iid.com
(0412)
INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT
FOR
NET ENERGY METERING
FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
SOLAR OR WIND ELECTRIC
GENERATING FACILITIES OF
ONE MEGAWATT OR LESS
Interconnection Agreement for Net Energy Metering
from Residential and Commercial
Solar or Wind Electric Generating Facilities of
One Megawatt or Less
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
TITLE
PAGE
1.
CUSTOMER-GENERATOR SOLAR OR WIND
ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITY
1
2.
NET ENERGY
1
3.
INTERRUPTION OR REDUCTION OF DELIVERIES
2
4.
INTERCONNECTION
3
5.
MAINTENANCE AND PERMITS
3
6.
ACCESS TO PREMISES
3
7.
INDEMNITY AND LIABILITY
4
8.
INSURANCE
5
9.
GOVERNING LAW
5
10.
AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS OR WAIVER
5
11.
APPENDICES
6
12.
NOTICES
6
13.
TERM OF AGREEMENT
6
14.
SIGNATURES
7
APPENDICES
A
INTERCONNECTION STANDARDS
B
MONTHLY/ANNUAL BILLING OPTIONS
Interconnection Agreement for Net Energy Metering
from Residential and Commercial
Solar or Wind Electric Generating Facilities of
One Megawatt or Less
(“Customer-Generator”), and IMPERIAL IRRIGATION
DISTRICT (IID), referred to collectively as “Parties” and individually as “Party”,
consistent with the provisions of Section 2827 of the California Public Utilities Code
agree as follows:
1.
CUSTOMER-GENERATOR
SOLAR OR WIND ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITY
1.1
Operating Option - Customer-Generator has elected to interconnect and operate
its solar or wind electric generating facility in parallel with the electric grid. The
solar or wind electric generating facility is intended primarily to offset part or all of
the Customer-Generator’s own electrical requirements.
1.2
Customer-Generator Information:
Customer Account Name
Customer Account Number
Customer Meter Number
Generating Facility Location
Photovoltaic/Solar (PV) Rating
kW
Wind Turbine (WT) Rating
kW
1.3
Facility will be ready for operation on or about (date)
2.
NET ENERGY
2.1
For residential and small commercial customers, the Energy Charge on the
regularly filed tariff schedule shall normally be computed based upon Net Energy
where Net Energy is energy supplied by the utility, minus energy generated by
the customer and fed back into IID’s grid over a 12-month period. In the event
the energy generated exceeds the energy consumed during the 12-month period,
no payment will be made for the excess energy delivered to IID’s grid. IID shall
provide the customer-generator with the net electricity consumption on each
regular bill. The consumption information shall include the current monetary
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Solar or Wind Electric Generating Facilities of
One Megawatt or Less
balance owed to IID for net electricity consumed. IID, upon request of the
customer-generator, shall permit the customer-generator to pay monthly for net
energy consumed.
2.2
For all large commercial, industrial, and agricultural customer-generators, IID
shall provide the Customer-Generator with the net electricity consumption
information in accordance on each regular bill. The consumption information
shall include the current monetary balanced owed to IID for net electricity
consumed. Any excess generation shall be carried over to the following billing
period valued at the same price per kilowatt-hour as would have been charged
by IID during that month. No standby charges on the electrical generating
capacity of the PV or wind generating facility shall be assessed. This condition
may be modified where the customer has a legally valid and enforceable contract
to sell any portion of customer generated energy to the utility.
3.
INTERRUPTION OR REDUCTION OF DELIVERIES
3.1
IID shall not be obligated to accept or pay for and may require CustomerGenerator to interrupt or reduce deliveries of available energy:
a.
when necessary in order to construct, install, maintain, repair, replace,
remove, investigate, or inspect any of its equipment or part of its
system; or
b.
if it determines that curtailment, interruption, or reduction is necessary
because of emergencies, forced outages, force majeure, or compliance
with prudent electrical practices.
3.2
Whenever possible, IID shall give Customer-Generator reasonable notice of the
possibility that interruption or reduction of deliveries may be required.
3.3
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if at any time IID
determines that either (a) the Facility, or its operation, may endanger IID
personnel, or (b) the continued operation of Customer-Generator’s facility may
endanger the integrity of IID’s electric system, IID shall have the right to
disconnect Customer-Generator’s Facility from IID’s system. CustomerGenerator’s Facility shall remain disconnected until such time as IID is satisfied
that the condition(s) referenced in (a) or (b) of Section 3.1 have been corrected.
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from Residential and Commercial
Solar or Wind Electric Generating Facilities of
One Megawatt or Less
4.
INTERCONNECTION
4.1
Customer-Generator shall deliver the available energy to IID at the utility’s meter.
4.2
The Customer-Generator shall be responsible for all expenses involved in
purchasing and installing a meter that is able to measure electrical flow in two
directions. A dual meter socket with separate meters to monitor the flow of
electricity in each direction may be required. If the Customer-Generator refuses
consent for dual metering, and due to billing purposes a single bi-directional
meter cannot be installed, IID shall have the right to refuse interconnection.
4.3
Customer-Generator shall not commence parallel operation of the Facility until
written approval of the interconnection facilities has been given by IID. IID shall
provide written approval within ten (10) working days from the utility’s receipt of
the inspection clearance of the governmental authority having jurisdiction. Such
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. IID shall have the right to have
representatives present at the initial testing of Customer-Generator’s protective
apparatus. Customer-Generator shall notify IID five (5) working days prior to the
initial testing.
4.4
Customer-Generator shall notify IID of any upgrades or changes to their facilities.
5.
MAINTENANCE AND PERMITS
Customer-Generator shall: (a) maintain the Facility and interconnection facilities
in a safe and prudent manner and in conformance with all applicable laws and
regulations including, but not limited to, IID’s Appendix A, and (b) obtain any
governmental authorizations and permits required for the construction and
operation of the Facility and interconnection facilities. Customer-Generator shall
reimburse IID for any and all losses, damages, claims, penalties, or liability it
incurs as a result of Customer-Generator’s failure to obtain or maintain any
governmental authorizations and permits required for construction and operation
of Customer-Generator’s Facility.
6.
ACCESS TO PREMISES
IID may enter Customer-Generator’s premises: (a) to inspect, at reasonable
hours, Customer-Generator’s protective devices and read or test meters, and (b)
to disconnect, without notice, the interconnection facilities if, in IID’s opinion, a
hazardous condition exists and such immediate action is necessary to protect
persons, or IID’s facilities, or property of others from damage or interference
caused by Customer-Generator’s solar or wind electric generating facilities, or
lack of properly operating protective devices.
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Solar or Wind Electric Generating Facilities of
One Megawatt or Less
7.
INDEMNITY AND LIABILITY
7.1
Each Party as indemnifier shall defend, save harmless and indemnify the other
Party and the directors, officers, employees, and agents of such other Party
against and from any and all loss, liability, damage, claim, cost, charge, demand,
or expense (including and direct, or consequential loss, liability, damage, claim,
cost, charge, demand, or expense, including attorney’s fees) for injury or death to
persons including employees of either Party and damage to property including
property of either Party arising out of or in connection with (a) the engineering,
design, construction, maintenance, repair, operation, supervision, inspection,
testing, protection or ownership of, or (b) the making of replacements, additions,
betterments to, or reconstruction of, the indemnifier’s facilities; provided,
however, Customer-Generator’s duty to indemnify IID hereunder shall not extend
to loss, liability, damage, claim, cost, charge, demand, or expense resulting from
interruptions in electrical service to IID’s customer other than CustomerGenerator. This indemnity shall apply, notwithstanding the active or passive
negligence of the indemnified. However, neither Party shall be indemnified
hereunder for its loss, liability, damage, claim, cost, charge, demand, or expense
resulting from its sole negligence or willful misconduct.
7.2
Notwithstanding the indemnity of Section 7.1, and except for a Party’s willful
misconduct or sole negligence, each Party shall be responsible for damage to its
facilities resulting from electrical disturbances or faults.
7.3
The provisions of Section 7 shall not be construed to relieve any insurer of its
obligations to pay any insurance claims in accordance with the provisions of any
valid insurance policy.
7.4
Except as otherwise provided in Section 7.1 neither Party shall be liable to the
other Party for consequential damages incurred by that Party.
7.5
If Customer-Generator fails to comply with the insurance provisions of this
Agreement, Customer-Generator shall, at its own cost, defend, save harmless
and indemnify IID, its directors, officers, employees, agents, assignees, and
successors in interest from and against any and all loss, liability, damage, claim,
cost, charge, demand, or expense of any kind or nature (including attorney’s fees
and other costs of litigation) resulting from the death or injury to any person or
damage to any property, including the personnel and property of IID, to the extent that
IID would have been protected had Customer-Generator complied with all such
insurance provisions. The inclusion of this Section 7.5 is not intended to create
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from Residential and Commercial
Solar or Wind Electric Generating Facilities of
One Megawatt or Less
any expressed or implied right in Customer-Generator to elect not to provide any
such required insurance, nor create any limitation with respect to indemnity as
provided in Section 7.1.
8.
INSURANCE
8.1
To the extent that Customer-Generator has currently in force all risk property
insurance and comprehensive personal liability insurance, Customer-Generator
agrees that it will maintain such insurance in force for the duration of this
Agreement in no less amounts than those currently in effect. IID shall have the
right to inspect or obtain a copy of the original policy or policies of insurance prior
to commencing operation.
8.2
Customer-Generators shall meet the standards and rules set forth in Section 5,
have the appropriate liability insurance required in Section 8.1 and shall not be
required to purchase any additional liability insurance. Such insurance required
in Section 8.1 shall, by endorsement to the policy or policies, provide for thirty
(30) calendar days written notice to IID prior to cancellation, termination,
alteration, or material change of such insurance.
9.
GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be interpreted, governed, and construed under the laws of
the State of California as if executed and to be performed wholly within the State
of California.
10.
AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS OR WAIVER
Any amendments or modifications to this Agreement shall be in writing and
agreed to by both Parties. The failure of any Party at any time or times to require
performance of any provision hereof shall in no manner affect the right at a later
time to enforce the same. No waiver by any Party of the breach of any term or
covenant contained in this Agreement, whether by conduct or otherwise, shall be
deemed to be construed as a further or continuing waiver of any such breach or
a waiver of the breach of any other term or covenant unless such waiver is in
writing.
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11.
APPENDICES
This Agreement includes the following appendices, which are attached and
incorporated by reference:
Appendix A: Interconnection Standards
Appendix B: Monthly/Annual Billing Options
12.
NOTICES - All written notices shall be directed as follows:
IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT:
Energy Services Administration
Imperial Irrigation District
333 E. Barioni Boulevard
Imperial, CA 92251
CUSTOMER-GENERATOR:
Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Attn.
Customer-Generator’s notices to IID pursuant to this Section 12 shall refer to PV
and WT numbers set forth in Section 1.
13.
TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall become effective as of the last date set forth in Section 14
and shall continue in full force and effect until terminated by either Party
providing 30 days prior written notice to the other Party in accordance with
Section 12. This Agreement may be terminated prior to 30 days by agreement of
both Parties.
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14.
SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused two originals of this
Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives. This
Agreement is effective as of the last date set forth below.
CUSTOMER-GENERATOR
Name ___________________________________________________________
By (Signature) ____________________________________________________
Type/Print Name __________________________________________________
Title ____________________________________________________________
Date ____________________________________________________________
IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Name ___________________________________________________________
By (Signature) ____________________________________________________
Type/Print Name __________________________________________________
Title ____________________________________________________________
Date ____________________________________________________________
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Solar or Wind Electric Generating Facilities of
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APPENDIX A
INTERCONNECTION STANDARDS
A.
GENERAL
This Appendix sets forth the requirements and conditions for interconnected non
utility-owned, solar or wind electric generation where such generation may be
connected for parallel operation with the service of IID. For purposes of this
Appendix, the interconnecting entity shall be designated Customer-Generator.
B.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Customer-Generator shall conform to all applicable solar or wind electrical
generating system safety and performance standards established by the National
Electrical Code (NEC), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE), and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories
(UL), and where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding
safety and reliability, and applicable building codes. This requirement shall
include, but not be limited to, the provisions of IEEE Standard 929 and UL
Standard 1741. A customer-generator whose solar or wind electrical generating
system, or a hybrid system of both, meets those standards and rules shall not be
required to install additional controls, perform or pay for additional tests, or
purchase additional liability insurance.
IID requires a manual visible-blade, load-break disconnect switch for the PV
system ac output, lockable in the open position. This switch should be installed
within 15 feet of the service meter panel and within plain sight of the meter.
Disconnect switches that meet these requirements do not need specific approval
of IID personnel. Any switch location that does not meet these criteria must be
specifically approved by IID personnel prior to installation. The switch must be
capable of being locked in the open position and provide for visible verification.
This will help ensure the disconnection of the generation facilities when required
by IID.
The meter panel and switch must be labeled with a metal or plastic plaque, with
engraved or machine printed letters in a contrasting color to the plaque, and shall
be attached to the panel with pop-rivets, screws, or epoxy. The lettering is to a
minimum of ¼” in height; with the CAUTION lettering a minimum of ½” in height.
It is suggested that an additional plaque be installed on the inside face of the
panel to serve as a caution if the panel cover has been removed for some
reason.
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APPENDIX A
INTERCONNECTION STANDARDS
(Continued)
B.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS (Continued)
The text for the plaques shall include the following applicable descriptions:
CAUTION
THIS SERVICE IS SERVED BY AN
ALTERNATE SOURCE OF POWER.
CAUTION
SOLAR PV SYSTEM DISCONNECT - AC
CAUTION
SOLAR PV SYSTEM DISCONNECT – DC
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APPENDIX B
MONTHLY/ANNUAL BILLING OPTIONS
A.
GENERAL
Under Special Conditions, Section B, Paragraph 4, of IID’s Net Metering
Schedule (NM), provision is made that:
The District shall provide net electricity consumption information on
each regular bill to every eligible residential and small commercial
customer-generator. The consumption information shall contain the
current monetary balance owed to the District for net electricity
delivered and/or consumed since the last 12-month period ended.
The District shall, upon residential or small commercial customergenerator’s request, permit the customer to pay monthly for net
energy delivered/consumed.
B.
BILLING OPTIONS
If the ANNUAL option is selected, IID shall provide monthly statements showing
the positive net energy delivered during the monthly billing period and billings for
the non-energy related billing components associated with the account. Charges
for positive net energy delivered to customer will be determined and billed at the
end of each 12-month billing period. This option may be preferred by customers
who expect their annual generation to meet or exceed their electric consumption
during the 12-month billing period.
If the MONTHLY option is selected, in addition to a statement showing the
positive net energy delivered during the monthly billing period and billings for the
non-energy related billing components associated with the account, the customer
will also be billed for any positive net energy delivered to the customer during the
monthly billing period. The customer’s account will be reconciled at the end of
each 12 month billing period and an additional charge or refund will be made.
This option may be preferred by customers who do not expect their annual
generation to meet or exceed their electric consumption during the 12 month
billing period, and who do not wish to receive a single or large bill for the energy
purchased during the year.
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APPENDIX B
MONTHLY/ANNUAL BILLING OPTIONS
(Continued)
B.
BILLING OPTIONS (Continued)
Having considered the options available, Customer-Generator hereby requests
that Imperial Irrigation District (IID) provide  ANNUAL or  MONTHLY
billings for the positive Net Energy charges incurred under the electric service
account described below. Customer-Generator agrees to pay all charges billed
by IID when due. Unpaid amounts will be subject to IID’s collection procedures.
Customer Name
Contract Account Number
Customer Meter Number
Generating Facility Location
By (Signature)
Type/Print Name
Date
FOR IID INTERNAL USE
On NM Rate: ___________________________
Supervisor, Billing
_________________
Date
Meter Exchange No. ___________________
Return signed copy to Energy Services Administration
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Imperial, California
SCHEDULE NM
NET METERING
APPLICABILITY
Applicable to domestic service to residential, commercial and industrial
customers eligible for Service where a part or all of the electrical requirements of the
customer can be supplied from a photovoltaic or wind power production source owned
and operated by the customer, where such source is connected for parallel operation
with the service of the District, and where such source is located on the customer’s
premises and is intended to offset part or all of the customer’s electrical requirements.
This schedule provides rates, terms and conditions for the sale of energy by the
District. The purpose of this schedule is to facilitate terms of service to customers with
photovoltaic or wind power production systems, or a hybrid system of both, with a
capacity of not more than one megawatt. Applicability of this schedule does not extend
to customers whose photovoltaic or wind power production source exceeds one
megawatt.
MONTHLY RATE
The monthly rate shall be the sum of A, B, C, and D.
A.
Customer Charge
As applicable to customer rate schedule
B.
Demand and Energy Charge
As applicable to customer rate schedule
C.
Net Energy Charge Adjustment…………….Monthly/Annually
Annually for Schedule D and GS rates
Monthly for all other rate classes
D.
Energy Cost Adjustment –
The amount computed in accordance with Schedule ECA.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A.
Net Energy Metering: Net Energy Metering is measuring the difference
between the electricity supplied through the electric grid and the electricity
generated by an eligible customer-generator and fed back to the electric
grid over a 12-month period.
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October 22, 2001
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Date Effective
October 22, 2001
IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Imperial, California
SCHEDULE NM
NET METERING
(Continued)
If the existing electrical meter of an eligible customer-generator is not
capable of measuring the flow of electricity in two directions, the customergenerator shall be responsible for all expenses involved in purchasing and
installing a meter that is able to measure flow in two directions. A dual
meter socket shall only be used to provide information necessary to
accurately bill or credit the customer-generator, or to collect solar or wind,
or a hybrid system of both, electric generating system performance
information for research purposes. The District shall determine if a
second meter is necessary under this provision.
If the customer-generator refuses consent for dual metering, and due to
billing purposes a single bi-directional meter can not be installed, the
District shall have the right to refuse interconnection.
B.
Net Energy Billing: This provision is available to eligible customer classes
of the District that owns and operates a solar or wind electric generating
facility, or a hybrid system of both, with a capacity of not more than one
megawatt that is located on the customer’s premises, is interconnected
and operates in parallel with the electric grid, and is intended primarily to
offset part or all of the customer’s own electrical requirements.
For eligible residential and small commercial customer the annualized net
energy metering calculation shall be made by measuring the difference
between the electricity supplied to the eligible customer-generator and the
electricity generated by the eligible customer-generator and fed back to
the electric grid over a 12-month period. In the event the energy
generated exceeds the energy consumed during the 12-month period, no
payment will be made for the excess energy delivered to the District’s grid.
The eligible customer-generator shall be billed, at the end of each 12
month period following the date of the District’s final interconnection of
their system, and on the anniversary date thereafter, for electricity used
during that period. The District shall determine if the eligible customergenerator was a net consumer or a net producer of electricity during that
time period.
Board Action
October 22, 2001
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Date Effective
October 22, 2001
IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Imperial, California
SCHEDULE NM
NET METERING
(Continued)
The District shall provide net electricity consumption information on each
regular bill to every eligible residential and small commercial customergenerator. The consumption information shall contain the current
monetary balance owed to the District for net electricity delivered and/or
consumed since the last 12-month period ended. The District shall, upon
residential or small commercial customer-generator’s request, permit the
customer to pay monthly for net energy delivered/consumed.
For all large commercial, industrial, and agricultural customer-generators
the net balance of moneys owed shall be paid in accordance with the
District’s normal billing cycle, except that if the commercial, industrial, or
agricultural customer-generator is a net electricity producer over a normal
billing cycle, any excess kilowatt-hours generated during the billing cycle
shall be carried over to the following billing period valued at the same
price per kilowatt hour as the District would charge for electricity during
that billing period. Customer-generators shall not be assessed standby
charges on the electrical generating capacity or the kilowatt-hour
production of an eligible photovoltaic or wind generating facility.
Board Action
October 22, 2001
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Date Effective
October 22, 2001