Distributed Generation Interconnection Proposed 2020 SIR Update Distributed

Distributed Generation Interconnection Proposed 2020 SIR Update

Distributed Generation Interconnection CONCERN Ø The SIR is not clear on whether the customer has 30 BDs to make CESIR payment after the preliminary study is delivered or whether they have 30 BDs to make CESIR payment after deciding to go to CESIR. Ø Ex, in some cases, the customer is taking 30 BDs to decide to go to CESIR and then an additional 30 BDs to make payment National Grid 2

Distributed Generation Interconnection PROPOSED NEW LANGUAGE Ø If the Preliminary Screening Analysis finds that the applicant’s proposed system cannot pass all of the relevant technical screens (i. e. , Screens A through F), the utility shall provide the technical reasons, data and analysis supporting the Preliminary Screening Analysis results in writing. The applicant shall notify the utility within ten (10) Business Days following such notification whether to (i) proceed to a Preliminary Screening Analysis results meeting, (ii) proceed to Supplemental Screening Review, (iii) proceed to a full CESIR, or (iv) withdraw the Interconnection Request. Payment for Supplemental or full CESIR are required no later than 30 BD after receipt of Preliminary Screening Analysis. If the applicant fails to notify the utility of their decision and pay for applicable studies, within thirty (30) Business Days of notification of the Preliminary Screening Analysis results, the application shall be removed from the queue and no further action on the part of the utility is required. National Grid 3

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