Michigan Interconnection Rules vs Procedures Julie Baldwin June

Michigan Interconnection Rules vs. Procedures Julie Baldwin June 20, 2019

Hierarchy of Interconnection Documents Laws Rules Procedures Utility Specific Documents (Business Practice Documents)

Rules Laws Rules Procedures • Rules may also be referred to as “standards. ” • Generally, requirements that are applicable to all utilities must go through the rulemaking process. • Incorporating a stakeholder process to develop a draft ruleset and formal rulemaking can take 24 months. • Rules may include a waiver – however, any waiver must not violate the law. • Current MPSC Electric Interconnection and Net Metering Standards – Definitions Utility Documents

Procedures Laws Rules Procedures Utility Documents • The Generator Interconnection Procedures, Applications and Interconnection Agreements for Category 1 and 2 Projects (up to 150 k. W) were approved by Commission Order. • Commission approval process could take 6 – 12 months.

Consider Addressing in Rules • Requirement that Interconnection Procedures be filed within 90 days for MPSC approval • List of application Standards • Pre-Application Report • Fast Track Process Steps & Timelines • Study Process Steps & Timelines • Alternative Dispute Resolution Process • Waiver Process

Consider Addressing in Procedures • Fast Track Application – List of documents required for completeness • Study Process Application – List of documents required for completeness • • System Impact Study Agreement Facilities Study Agreement Construction Agreement Interconnection Operating Agreement Fast Track and Study Process Application Fees System Impact Study Fees (phase I and II) Facilities Study Fees

Technical Matters for Procedures • Energy Storage • Voltage and Frequency Ride Through Settings (if not handled in utility documents) • More items TBD

Matters for Utility Documents • Voltage and Frequency Ride-through Settings (if not handled in procedures) • Voltage and Reactive Power Control

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