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| NY Interconnection Standards | |
|---|---|
| Type of Incentive | Interconnection |
| Eligible States | NY |
| Eligible Technology | Backpressure Turbine, Boiler, Combustion Turbine, Condensing Turbine, Extracting Turbine, Fuel Cell, Microturbine, Other, Reciprocating Engine, Heat Recovery Generator, Stirling Engine |
| Eligible Fuel | # 2 Fuel Oil, # 6 Fuel Oil, Biogas, Biomass, Coal, Hydrogen, LFG, Municipal Solid Waste, Natural Gas, Other, Tire-Derived Fuel, Waste Heat Recovery |
| Eligible Project Size | 0-2 |
| Critical Information | Eligible Technologies: Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, Fuel Cells, Municipal Solid Waste, CHP/Cogeneration, Microturbines, Other Distributed Generation Technologies Size Limitations: 2 MW External Disconnect Requirements: Yes Insurance Requirements: No |
| Start Date | 12/31/1999 |
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| Additional Information | New York was the second state to adopt uniform interconnection standards for distributed generation (DG) systems. The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) originally adopted Standard Interconnection Requirements (SIR) for systems up to 300 kilowatts (kW) in capacity in December 1999. However, because of concerns over some of the burdensome procedural issues, the PSC amended its rules in November 2002. These changes streamlined the application process, and provided a more ordered progression for the study and review phases of the procedure. Subsequently, in November 2004 the PSC issued an order further modifying the SIR by increasing the maximum capacity of interconnected systems from 300 kW to 2 megawatts (MW) and expanding interconnection to the state's area networks, which serve parts of large, urban areas (including New York City). The SIR address technical guidelines for interconnection and application procedures, although the rules leave many details to the discretion of utilities. The SIR include the simplified requirements for small systems that qualify for net metering. (Prior to the PSC's November 2002 order, interconnection standards for net-metered systems were separate from the DG standards in the SIR.) Procedurally, the standard includes an 11-step process that covers initial inquiry to final utility acceptance for interconnection. Included in the appendices of the SIR are a standard contract and standard application forms. A provision for certifying equipment according to the requirements of the UL 1741 standard allow applicants to forgo the need for supplemental protective relaying at the utility interface. Certified equipment generally includes inverters for photovoltaic systems (PV) and complete microturbine systems. A current list of type-tested equipment is available on the PSC's DG web site. The SIR apply to New York's six investor-owned local electric utilities: Central Hudson Gas and Electric, Consolidated Edison (Con Edison), New York State Electric & Gas, Niagara Mohawk, Orange and Rockland Utilities, and Rochester Gas and Electric. Con Edison, which provides electricity in New York City, has created a web site for DG installations in its service territory. This site specifies limitations on DG installations within the five boroughs and Westchester County. |
| Web Site | http://www.dps.state.ny.us/distgen.htm |
| Additional Web Site | http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/ incentive2.cfm?Incentive_Code=NY02R&state=NY&CurrentPageID=1&RE=1&EE=1 |
| Primary Contact | Mike Worden 17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-6399 U.S.A. Mike Worden (michael_worden@dps.state.ny.us) (518) 486-2498 (518) 862-1091 |