02 — Capability · BC-1510.30
Interconnection Queue & Studies
Take requests to connect generators, storage and customer energy resources, study their effect on the network, and offer connection terms in a fair and timely order.
- Generator Interconnection
- DER Interconnection
- Grid Connection Applications
In scope
- Queue intake, position and milestones for connection requests
- Screening and detailed system impact studies
- Network upgrade cost allocation and connection offers
- Coordination with the ISO, RTO, TSO or DSO on transmission-level requests
Out of scope
- Net metering and export tariffs for customer generation (see BC-1570)
- Building the network upgrades once agreed (see BC-1520)
- New service connections for ordinary customer load (see BC-1560.10)
Decomposes into · 4
- BC-1510.30.10Interconnection Request IntakeAccept and validate connection applications, assign queue position and track each request against its milestones and deposits.
- BC-1510.30.20Interconnection ScreeningApply fast technical screens so small or simple resources connect quickly and complex ones go to full study.
- BC-1510.30.30System Impact StudiesStudy individual or clustered requests to find the upgrades each needs to connect without harming reliability.
- BC-1510.30.40Connection Offers & AgreementsAllocate upgrade costs, issue connection offers and execute interconnection agreements with the terms the studies support.