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| OH Interconnection Standards | |
|---|---|
| Type of Incentive | Interconnection |
| Eligible States | OH |
| 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 | 0-20 |
| 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: 20 MW External Disconnect Requirement: Yes Insurance Requirement: None specified |
| Start Date | 11/1/2001 |
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| Additional Information | The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) adopted new interconnection standards for distributed generation in March 2007. These standards replaced PUCO's original interconnection standards, adopted in April 2000. Ohio's interconnection standards provide for three levels of review for the interconnection of distributed generation (DG) systems up to 20 MW in capacity. Level 1 interconnection -- the simplified review procedure -- applies to certified, inverter-based systems not greater than 10 kilowatts (kW) in capacity that use renewable energy as a fuel. Technical screens, fees, timelines and provisions for interconnection to area networks are detailed in the rules. Level 2 interconnection -- the expedited review procedure -- applies to certified, inverter-based or synchronous systems not greater than 2 MW in capacity. Level 3 interconnection -- the standard procedure -- applies to inverter-based or synchronous systems not greater than 20 MW in capacity that do not qualify for Level 1 or Level 2 certification. The PUCO has developed two application forms for interconnection: a "short form" application for systems not greater than 50 kW in capacity, and a standard application for systems that do not qualify for the "short form" application. The PUCO has a guide entitled, "Distributed Generation: How to Get Interconnected to Your Local Electric Utility Company's System," on their Web site. Each utility must provide applicants with a standard agreement, and must designate an employee or office to handle interconnection application requests. Utilities may not require additional liability insurance beyond proof of insurance. The rules include a provision for alternative dispute resolution, and for formal complaints brought by applicants and interconnected customers. Interconnection to area networks is generally permitted. |
| Web Site | http://www.puco.ohio.gov/PUCO/Consumer/information.cfm?doc_id=115 |
| Primary Contact | Jan Karlak 180 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215 U.S.A. Jan Karlak (Jan.Karlak@puc.state.oh.us) (614) 644-8384 (614) 752-8353 |