Ariz. Admin. Code § 14-2-2623

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 25, June 21, 2024

Section R14-2-2623 - Expedited Interconnection Process

A. A Customer interconnecting a Non-Exporting inverter-based energy storage Generating Facility or an Inadvertent Export Generating Facility with a Maximum Capacity of 20 kW or less may apply for Interconnection under the Expedited Interconnection Process. In order to qualify for the Expedited Interconnection Process, the Customer's Generating Facility must meet the applicable conditions specified in subsections (B) and (C).

B. For a Customer interconnecting a Non-Exporting Generating Facility:

1. The Generating Facility shall utilize only UL 1741- and UL 1741SA-listed equipment;

2. The Generating Facility shall meet all applicable codes and standards required by this Article and referenced in the Utility Interconnection Manual;

3. The Generating Facility shall comply with Utility Interconnection and contractual requirements;

4. The Generating Facility shall be a Non-Exporting inverter-based energy storage device with an aggregate maximum nameplate rating no greater than 500 kW;

5. No other Generating Facilities, other than isolated back-up Generating Facilities, may be at the same Point of Interconnection as the Generating Facility;

6. The Generating Facility shall comply with R14-2-2615(F); and

7. The Generating Facility shall comply with one of the following:

a. The system capacity shall be less than 25% of the electrical service entrance ampere rating, and less than 50% of the service transformer rating; or

b. The system output rating shall be less than 50% of the verifiable Customer minimum load as measured over the past 12 months.

C. For a Customer interconnecting an Inadvertent Export Generating Facility with a Maximum Capacity of 20 kW or less:

1. The Generating Facility shall utilize only UL 1741- and UL 1741SA-listed equipment;

2. The Generating Facility shall meet all applicable codes and standards required by this Article and referenced in the Utility Interconnection Manual;

3. The Generating Facility shall comply with Utility Interconnection and contractual requirements;

4. The Generating Facility shall comply with R14-2-2603(E)(1) and (E)(4) through (7);

5. No other Generating Facilities, other than isolated back-up Generating Facilities or Generating Facilities that are already subject to an executed Interconnection Agreement, may be at the same Point of Interconnection as the Generating Facility; and

6. The Generating Facility shall comply with R14-2-2615(E) and (F).

D. The Expedited Interconnection Process shall proceed as follows:

1. An Applicant shall complete an Application provided by the Utility and submit the Application to the Utility along with all required supplemental information and documents, which shall be noted on the Application, as well as an executed Interconnection Agreement, if required by the Utility, and with an initial application fee or processing fee only if a tariff containing such a fee is approved for the Utility by the Commission.

2. Within seven calendar days of receipt of the Application, the Utility shall notify the Applicant whether the Application is complete or incomplete.

a. When the Utility notifies the Applicant that an Application is incomplete, the Utility shall specify what additional information or documentation is necessary to complete the Application.

b. Within 30 calendar days after receipt of notification that an Application is incomplete, an Applicant shall withdraw the Application or submit the required information or documentation. If an Applicant does not submit the required information or documentation within 30 calendar days, the Application may be considered withdrawn.

3. Within seven calendar days following the receipt of a complete Application, the Utility shall review the Application and notify the Applicant of one of the following determinations;

a. The Generating Facility meets the requirements of subsections (B) and (C), and the Application is approved as submitted; or

b. The Generating Facility does not meet the requirements of subsections (B) and (C), in a manner specified by the Utility; the Application is no longer eligible for processing under the Expedited Interconnection Process; and the Applicant has the option to select Application processing in accordance with R14-2-2620.

4. If the Application is not accepted as submitted, the Applicant shall notify the Utility within 30 calendar days whether it wishes to proceed with the Interconnection.

a. If the Applicant does not wish to proceed with the Interconnection, or the Utility is not notified within the specified time-frame, the Application may be considered withdrawn.

b. If the Applicant wishes to proceed with the Interconnection, the Utility shall begin processing the Application in accordance with R14-2-2620.

5. Once an Application is approved:

a. If the Utility has not received an executed Interconnection Agreement, the Utility shall send to the Customer, within three calendar days after the notice of Application approval, the appropriate Interconnection Agreement for review and signature; and

b. Within three calendar days of the receipt of all final applicable signed Interconnection documents, the Utility shall notify the Customer that the Generating Facility is approved for Parallel Operation.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R14-2-2623

Adopted by final rulemaking at 26 A.A.R. 473, effective 2/25/2020.