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| WI Interconnection Standards | |
|---|---|
| Type of Incentive | Interconnection |
| Eligible States | WI |
| 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 | 0-15 |
| 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: 15 MW External Disconnect Requirements: Yes Insurance Requirements: Yes |
| Start Date | 2/1/2004 |
| End Date |
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| Minimum Efficiency (%) |
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| Additional Information |
In February 2004, the Wisconsin Public Service Commission adopted interconnection standards for distributed generation (DG) systems up to 15 megawatts (MW) in capacity. The rules categorize DG systems by capacity and provide for several levels of interconnection review, as follows: Category 1: 20 (kilowatts) kW or less Category 2: larger than 20 kW, but no larger than 200 kW Category 3: larger than 200 kW, but no larger than 1 MW Category 4: larger than 1 MW, but no larger than 15 MW. Generally speaking, Wisconsin's interconnection requirements become more stringent as the system size increases. The rules apply to all public utilities. The 20-kW dividing line between Category 1 and Category 2 installations corresponds to the maximum individual system capacity allowed under the state's net-metering rules. Systems that qualify for net metering are not considered commercial ventures that require commercial liability insurance. Additionally, the PSC has published two sets of standard forms for interconnection. One set pertains to systems smaller than 20 kW while the second set applies to larger systems up the maximum size of 15 MW. These forms are available on the program website. Application fees and insurance requirements vary by category. |
| Web Site |
http://psc.wi.gov/utilityinfo/electric/distributedGeneration/interconnectionProcedure.htm |
| Additional Web Site |
http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/ incentive2.cfm?Incentive_Code=WI11R&state=WI&CurrentPageID=1&RE=1&EE=0 |
| Primary Contact |
Deborah Erwin 610 North Whitney Way P.O. Box 7854 Madison, WI 53707 U.S.A. Deborah Erwin (deborah.erwin@wisconsin.gov) (608) 266-3905 |