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Screens. 3.2.1.1 The proposed Generating Facility's Point of Interconnection must be on a portion of the Utility's Distribution System. 3.2.1.2 For interconnection of a proposed Generating Facility to a radial distribution circuit, the aggregated generation, including the proposed Generating Facility, on the circuit shall not exceed 15% of the line section annual peak load as most recently measured at the substation. A line section is that portion of a Utility’s System connected to a customer bounded by automatic sectionalizing devices or the end of the distribution line. 3.2.1.3 For interconnection of a proposed Generating Facility to the load side of spot network protectors, the proposed Generating Facility must utilize an inverter-based equipment package and, together with the aggregated other inverter-based generation, shall not exceed the smaller of 5% of a spot network's maximum load or 50 kW.1 3.2.1.4 The proposed Generating Facility, in aggregation with other generation on the distribution circuit, shall not contribute more than 10% to the distribution circuit's maximum fault current at the point on the high voltage (primary) level nearest the proposed point of change of ownership. 3.2.1.5 The proposed Generating Facility, in aggregate with other generation on the distribution circuit, shall not cause any distribution protective devices and equipment (including, but not limited to, substation breakers, fuse cutouts, and line reclosers), or Interconnection Customer equipment on the system to exceed 87.5% of the short circuit interrupting capability; nor shall the interconnection be proposed for a circuit that already exceeds 87.5% of the short circuit interrupting capability. 3.2.1.6 Using the table below, determine the type of interconnection to a primary distribution line. This screen includes a review of the type of electrical service to be provided to the Interconnection Customer, including line configuration and the transformer connection for the purpose of limiting the potential for creating over-voltages on the Utility's System due to a loss of ground during the operating time of any anti-islanding function. Three-phase, three wire 3-phase or single phase, phase-to-phase Pass Screen Three-phase, four wire Effectively-grounded three- phase or single phase, line- to-neutral Pass Screen 1 A spot network is a type of distribution system found within modern commercial buildings to provide high reliability of service to a single customer. (Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers, 11th edition, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ Book Company.) 3.2.1.7 If the proposed Generating Facility is to be interconnected on a single-phase shared secondary, the aggregate Generating Facility capacity on the shared secondary, including the proposed Generating Facility, shall not exceed 65% of the transformer nameplate rating. 3.2.1.8 If the proposed Generating Facility is single-phase and is to be interconnected on a center tap neutral of a 240 volt service, its addition shall not create an imbalance between the two sides of the 240 volt service of more than 20% of the nameplate rating of the service transformer. 3.2.1.9 The Generating Facility, in aggregate with other generation interconnected to the transmission side of a substation transformer feeding the circuit where the Generating Facility proposes to interconnect shall not exceed 10 MW in an area where there are known, or posted, transient stability limitations to generating units located in the general electrical vicinity (e.g., three or four transmission busses from the point of interconnection).

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Sources: Generator Interconnection Agreement, Generator Interconnection Procedures, Generator Interconnection Agreement

Screens. 3.2.1.1 3.3.1 The proposed Generating Facility's ’s Point of Interconnection must be on a portion of the Utility's Cooperative’s Distribution System. 3.2.1.2 3.3.2 For interconnection of a proposed Generating Facility to a radial distribution circuit, the aggregated generationgeneration on the circuit, including the proposed Generating Facility, on the circuit shall not exceed 15% of the line section annual peak load as most recently measured at the substation. A line section is that portion of a UtilityCooperative’s System connected to a customer Member bounded by automatic sectionalizing devices or the end of the distribution line. 3.2.1.3 For interconnection of a proposed Generating Facility to the load side of spot network protectors, the proposed Generating Facility must utilize an inverter-based equipment package and, together with the aggregated other inverter-based generation, shall not exceed the smaller of 5% of a spot network's maximum load or 50 kW.1 3.2.1.4 3.3.3 The proposed Generating Facility, in aggregation with other generation on the distribution circuit, shall not contribute more than 10% to the distribution circuit's ’s maximum fault current at the point on the high voltage (primary) level nearest the proposed point of change of ownership. 3.2.1.5 3.3.4 The proposed Generating Facility, in aggregate with other generation on the distribution circuit, shall not cause any distribution protective devices and equipment (including, but not limited to, substation breakers, fuse cutouts, and line reclosers), or Interconnection Customer Member equipment on the system to exceed 87.5% of the short circuit interrupting capability; nor shall the interconnection be proposed for a circuit that already exceeds 87.5% of the short circuit interrupting capability. 3.2.1.6 Using the 3.3.5 The table below, below will be used to determine the type of interconnection to a primary distribution line. This screen includes a review of the type of electrical service to be provided to the Interconnection CustomerMember, including line configuration and the transformer connection for the purpose of limiting to limit the potential for creating over-voltages on the Utility's Cooperative’s System due to a loss of ground during the operating time of any anti-islanding function. Three-phase, three wire 3Three-phase or single single-phase, phase-to-phase Pass FAIL Screen Three-phase, four wire Effectively-grounded three- three-phase or single single-phase, line- line-to-neutral Pass Screen 1 A spot network PASS Screen 3.3.6 If the Generating Facility system is a type integrated with storage, the inverter must be certified so as to rule out any risk of distribution system found within modern commercial buildings to provide high reliability of service to a single customer. (Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers, 11th edition, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ Book Companybackfeeding.) 3.2.1.7 3.3.7 If the proposed Generating Facility is to be interconnected on a single-phase shared secondary, the aggregate Generating Facility generation capacity on the shared secondary, including the proposed Generating Facility, shall not exceed 65% of the transformer nameplate rating.25 kW. 3.2.1.8 3.3.8 If the proposed Generating Facility is single-phase and is to be interconnected on a center tap neutral of a 240 volt service, its addition shall not create an imbalance between the two sides of the 240 volt service of more than 20% of the nameplate rating of the service transformer. 3.2.1.9 3.3.9 The Generating Facility, in aggregate with other generation interconnected to the transmission side of a substation transformer feeding the circuit where the Generating Facility proposes to interconnect shall not exceed 10 MW in an area where there are known, or posted, transient stability limitations to generating units located in the general electrical vicinity (e.g., three or four transmission busses from the point of interconnection). 3.3.10 No construction of facilities by the Cooperative on its own System shall be required to accommodate the Generating Facility. 3.3.11 If the proposed interconnection passes the screens, the Interconnection Request shall be approved and the Cooperative will provide the Interconnection Member an executable Interconnection Agreement after the determination, as described further in Section 5.6. 3.3.12 If the proposed interconnection fails the screens, but the Cooperative determines that the Generating Facility may nevertheless be interconnected consistent with safety, reliability, and power quality standards, the Cooperative may provide the Interconnection Member an executable Interconnection Agreement, to be completed in accordance with the timeline provided in Section 5.6. 3.3.13 If the proposed interconnection fails the screens, but the Cooperative does not or cannot determine from the initial review that the Generating Facility may nevertheless be interconnected consistent with safety, reliability, and power quality standards unless the Interconnection Member is willing to consider minor modifications or further study, the Cooperative may provide the Interconnection Member with the opportunity to attend a Member options meeting.

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Sources: Interconnection Procedures, Interconnection Procedures, Interconnection Procedures

Screens. 3.2.1.1 The proposed Generating Facility's Point of Interconnection must be on a portion of the Utility's Distribution System. 3.2.1.2 For interconnection of a proposed Generating Facility to a radial distribution circuit, the aggregated generation, including the proposed Generating Facility, on the circuit shall not exceed 15% of the line section annual peak load as most recently measured at the substation. A line section is that portion of a Utility’s System connected to a customer bounded by automatic sectionalizing devices or the end of the distribution line. 3.2.1.3 For interconnection of a proposed Generating Facility to the load side of spot network protectors, the proposed Generating Facility must utilize an inverter-based equipment package and, together with the aggregated other inverter-based generation, shall not exceed the smaller of 5% of a spot network's maximum load or 50 kW.1 3.2.1.4 The proposed Generating Facility, in aggregation with other generation on the distribution circuit, shall not contribute more than 10% to the distribution circuit's maximum fault current at the point on the high voltage (primary) level nearest the proposed point of change of ownership. 3.2.1.5 The proposed Generating Facility, in aggregate with other generation on the distribution circuit, shall not cause any distribution protective devices and equipment (including, but not limited to, substation breakers, fuse cutouts, and line reclosers), or Interconnection Customer equipment on the system to exceed 87.5% of the short circuit interrupting capability; nor shall the interconnection be proposed for a circuit that already exceeds 87.5% of the short circuit interrupting capability. 3.2.1.6 Using the table below, determine the type of interconnection to a primary distribution line. This screen includes a review of the type of electrical service to be provided to the Interconnection Customer, including line configuration and the transformer connection for the purpose of limiting the potential for creating over-voltages on the Utility's System due to a loss of ground during the operating time of any anti-islanding function. Three-phase, three wire 3-phase or single phase, phase-to-phase Pass Screen Three-phase, four wire Effectively-grounded three- phase or single phase, line- to-neutral Pass Screen 1 A Screen 3.2.1.7 If the proposed Generating Facility is to be interconnected on a single-phase shared secondary, the aggregate Generating Facility capacity on the shared secondary, including the proposed Generating Facility, shall not exceed 65% of the transformer nameplate rating. 1A spot network is a type of distribution system found within modern commercial buildings to provide high reliability of service to a single customer. (Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers, 11th edition, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ Book Company.) 3.2.1.7 If the proposed Generating Facility is to be interconnected on a single-phase shared secondary, the aggregate Generating Facility capacity on the shared secondary, including the proposed Generating Facility, shall not exceed 65% of the transformer nameplate rating. 3.2.1.8 If the proposed Generating Facility is single-phase and is to be interconnected on a center tap neutral of a 240 volt service, its addition shall not create an imbalance between the two sides of the 240 volt service of more than 20% of the nameplate rating of the service transformer. 3.2.1.9 The Generating Facility, in aggregate with other generation interconnected to the transmission side of a substation transformer feeding the circuit where the Generating Facility proposes to interconnect shall not exceed 10 MW in an area where there are known, or posted, transient stability limitations to generating units located in the general electrical vicinity (e.g., three or four transmission busses from the point of interconnection).

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Sources: Generator Interconnection Agreement, Generator Interconnection Procedures

Screens. 3.2.1.1 The proposed Generating Facility's Point of Interconnection must be on a portion of the Utility's Distribution System. 3.2.1.2 For interconnection of a proposed Generating Facility to a radial distribution circuit, the aggregated generation, including the proposed Generating Facility, on the circuit shall not exceed 15% of the line section annual peak load as most recently measured at the substation. A line section is that portion of a Utility’s System connected to a customer bounded by automatic sectionalizing devices or the end of the distribution line. 3.2.1.3 For interconnection of a proposed Generating Facility to the load side of spot network protectors, the proposed Generating Facility must utilize an inverter-based equipment package and, together with the aggregated other inverter-inverter- based generation, shall not exceed the smaller of 5% of a spot network's maximum load or 50 kW.1 3.2.1.4 The proposed Generating Facility, in aggregation with other generation on the distribution circuit, shall not contribute more than 10% to the distribution circuit's maximum fault current at the point on the high voltage (primary) level nearest the proposed point of change of ownership. 3.2.1.5 The proposed Generating Facility, in aggregate with other generation on the distribution circuit, shall not cause any distribution protective devices and equipment (including, but not limited to, substation breakers, fuse cutouts, and line reclosers), or Interconnection Customer equipment on the system to exceed 87.5% of the short circuit interrupting capability; nor shall the interconnection be proposed for a circuit that already exceeds 87.5% of the short circuit interrupting capability. 3.2.1.6 Using the table below, determine the type of interconnection to a primary distribution line. This screen includes a review of the type of electrical service to be provided to the Interconnection Customer, including line configuration and the transformer connection for the purpose of limiting the potential for creating over-voltages on the Utility's System due to a loss of ground during the operating time of any anti-anti- islanding function. Three-phase, three wire 3-phase or single phase, phase-to-phase Pass Screen Three-phase, four wire Effectively-grounded three- phase or single phase, line- to-neutral Pass Screen 1 A Screen 3.2.1.7 If the proposed Generating Facility is to be interconnected on a single-phase shared secondary, the aggregate 1A spot network is a type of distribution system found within modern commercial buildings to provide high reliability of service to a single customer. (Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers, 11th edition, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ Book Company.) 3.2.1.7 If the proposed Generating Facility is to be interconnected on a single-phase shared secondary, the aggregate ) Generating Facility capacity on the shared secondary, including the proposed Generating Facility, shall not exceed 65% of the transformer nameplate rating. 3.2.1.8 If the proposed Generating Facility is single-phase and is to be interconnected on a center tap neutral of a 240 volt service, its addition shall not create an imbalance between the two sides of the 240 volt service of more than 20% of the nameplate rating of the service transformer. 3.2.1.9 The Generating Facility, in aggregate with other generation interconnected to the transmission side of a substation transformer feeding the circuit where the Generating Facility proposes to interconnect shall not exceed 10 MW in an area where there are known, or posted, transient stability limitations to generating units located in the general electrical vicinity (e.g., three or four transmission busses from the point of interconnection).

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Sources: Generator Interconnection Procedures

Screens. 3.2.1.1 3.2.1.1. The proposed Generating Facility's ’s Point of Interconnection must be on a portion of the UtilityCooperative's Distribution System. 3.2.1.2 3.2.1.2. For interconnection of a proposed Generating Facility to a radial distribution circuit, the aggregated generation, including the proposed Generating Facility, on the circuit shall will not exceed 15% of the line section annual peak load as most recently measured at the substation. A line section is that portion of a UtilityCooperative’s System connected to a customer bounded by automatic sectionalizing devices or the end of the distribution line. 3.2.1.3 3.2.1.3. For interconnection of a proposed Generating Facility to a radial distribution circuit, the aggregated generation, including the proposed Generating Facility, on the circuit will not exceed 90% of the circuit and/or bank minimum load at the substation. 3.2.1.4. For interconnection of a proposed Generating Facility to the load side of spot network protectors, the proposed Generating Facility must utilize an inverter-based equipment package and, together with the aggregated other inverter-based generation, shall will not exceed the smaller of 5% of a spot network's maximum load or 50 kW.1kW. 3.2.1.4 3.2.1.5. The proposed Generating Facility, in aggregation with other generation on the distribution circuit, shall will not contribute more than 10% to the distribution circuit's maximum fault current at the point on the high voltage (primary) level nearest the proposed point of change of ownership. 3.2.1.5 3.2.1.6. The proposed Generating Facility, in aggregate with other generation on the distribution circuit, shall will not cause any distribution protective devices and equipment (including, but not limited to, substation breakers, fuse cutouts, and line reclosers), or Interconnection Customer equipment on the system to exceed 87.5% of the short circuit interrupting capability; nor shall will the interconnection be proposed approved for a circuit that already exceeds 87.5% of the short circuit interrupting capability. 3.2.1.6 3.2.1.7. Using the table below, determine the type of interconnection to a primary distribution line. This screen includes a review of the type of electrical service to be provided to the Interconnection Customer, including line configuration and the transformer connection for the purpose of limiting the potential for creating over-voltages on the UtilityCooperative's System due to a loss of ground during the operating time of any anti-islanding function. 3.2.1.8. Three-phase, three wire 3-phase or single phase, phase-to-phase Pass Screen Three-phase, four wire Effectively-grounded three- phase or single phase, line- to-neutral Pass Screen 1 A spot network is a type of distribution system found within modern commercial buildings to provide high reliability of service to a single customer. (Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers, 11th edition, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ Book Company.) 3.2.1.7 If the proposed Generating Facility is to be interconnected on a single-phase shared secondary, the aggregate Generating Facility capacity on the shared secondary, including the proposed Generating Facility, shall will not exceed 65% of the transformer nameplate rating. 3.2.1.8 3.2.1.9. If the proposed Generating Facility is single-phase and is to be interconnected on a center tap neutral of a 240 volt service, its addition shall will not create an imbalance between the two sides of the 240 volt service of more than 20% of the nameplate rating of the service transformer. 3.2.1.9 3.2.1.10. The Generating Facility, in aggregate with other generation interconnected to the transmission side of a substation transformer feeding the circuit where the Generating Facility proposes to interconnect shall will not exceed 10 MW in an area where there are known, or posted, transient stability limitations to generating units located in the general electrical vicinity (e.g., three or four transmission busses from the point of interconnection)Interconnection.

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Sources: Interconnection Procedures

Screens. 3.2.1.1 3.2.1.1. The proposed Generating Facility's ’s Point of Interconnection must be on a portion of the UtilityCooperative's Distribution System. 3.2.1.2 3.2.1.2. For interconnection of a proposed Generating Facility to a radial distribution circuit, the aggregated generation, including the proposed Generating Facility, on the circuit shall will not exceed 15% of the line section annual peak load as most recently measured at the substation. A line section is that portion of a UtilityCooperative’s System connected to a customer bounded by automatic sectionalizing devices or the end of the distribution line. 3.2.1.3 3.2.1.3. For interconnection of a proposed Generating Facility to a radial distribution circuit, the aggregated generation, including the proposed Generating Facility, on the circuit will not exceed 90% of the circuit and/or bank minimum load at the substation. 3.2.1.4. For interconnection of a proposed Generating Facility to the load side of spot network protectors, the proposed Generating Facility must utilize an inverter-based equipment package and, together with the aggregated other inverter-based generation, shall will not exceed the smaller of 5% of a spot network's maximum load or 50 kW.1kW. 3.2.1.4 3.2.1.5. The proposed Generating Facility, in aggregation with other generation on the distribution circuit, shall will not contribute more than 10% to the distribution circuit's maximum fault current at the point on the high voltage (primary) level nearest the proposed point of change of ownership. 3.2.1.5 3.2.1.6. The proposed Generating Facility, in aggregate with other generation on the distribution circuit, shall will not cause any distribution protective devices and equipment (including, but not limited to, substation breakers, fuse cutouts, and line reclosers), or Interconnection Customer equipment on the system to exceed 87.5% of the short circuit interrupting capability; nor shall will the interconnection be proposed approved for a circuit that already exceeds 87.5% of the short circuit interrupting capability. 3.2.1.6 3.2.1.7. Using the table below, determine the type of interconnection to a primary distribution line. This screen includes a review of the type of electrical service to be provided to the Interconnection Customer, including line configuration and the transformer connection for the purpose of limiting the potential for creating over-voltages on the UtilityCooperative's System due to a loss of ground during the operating time of any anti-islanding function. Three-phase, three wire 3-phase or single phase, phase-to-phase Pass Screen Three-phase, four wire Effectively-grounded three- phase or single phase, line- to-neutral Pass Screen 1 A spot network is a type of distribution system found within modern commercial buildings to provide high reliability of service to a single customerScreen 3.2.1.8. (Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers, 11th edition, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ Book Company.) 3.2.1.7 If the proposed Generating Facility is to be interconnected on a single-phase shared secondary, the aggregate Generating Facility capacity on the shared secondary, including the proposed Generating Facility, shall will not exceed 65% of the transformer nameplate rating. 3.2.1.8 3.2.1.9. If the proposed Generating Facility is single-phase and is to be interconnected on a center tap neutral of a 240 volt service, its addition shall will not create an imbalance between the two sides of the 240 volt service of more than 20% of the nameplate rating of the service transformer. 3.2.1.9 3.2.1.10. The Generating Facility, in aggregate with other generation interconnected to the transmission side of a substation transformer feeding the circuit where the Generating Facility proposes to interconnect shall will not exceed 10 MW in an area where there are known, or posted, transient stability limitations to generating units located in the general electrical vicinity (e.g., three or four transmission busses from the point of interconnection)Interconnection.

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Sources: Interconnection Procedures