September 9, 2009

Utah PSC Issues Proposed New Rules for Interconnection

UTAH – The Utah Public Service Commission has issued a proposed new rule for interconnection which expands the state’s previous interconnection rules. Highlights of the proposed rule include: An additional tier allowing interconnections up to 20 MW, in addition to their current tiers of 25 kW and 2 MW; No liability insurance required up to…

UTAH – The Utah Public Service Commission has issued a proposed new rule for interconnection which expands the state’s previous interconnection rules.

Highlights of the proposed rule include:

  • An additional tier allowing interconnections up to 20 MW, in addition to their current tiers of 25 kW and 2 MW;
  • No liability insurance required up to 2MW;
  • No external disconnect switch is required for systems under 10 kW;
  • Quick dispute resolution procedures by the Commission;
  • No application fee for the first tier applicants (systems up to 25 kW);
  • Use of FERC SGIP agreements (adding insurance provision);
  • No explicit restriction of third party ownership.

Participants’ comments are due October 1.