The Arizona Corporation Commission adopted final rules for interconnection of distributed generation facilities in 2020 after a multi-year proceeding.
There are three levels of review for interconnection applications:
1. Super Fast Track - available for inverter-based generating facilities with a maximum capacity of 20 kW or less which only uses certified equipment
2. Fast Track - available for generating facilities with a maximum capacity of less than 2 MW.
3. Study Track - available for generating facilities of 2 MW or greater or that do not meet the screening requirements for the other tracks.
Additionally, customers seeking interconnection of a non-exporting inverter-based energy storage generating facility or an inadvertent export generating facility with a capacity of 20 kW or less can apply for interconnection under an expedited interconnection process.
Utilities may require external disconnect switches. Inverter-based systems must include advanced inverters with various grid support features. Insurance is generally not required, except that utilities receiving funding from the U.S. Rural Utility Service may require customers to have insurance sufficient to meet the utility's obligation to the service.
| Implementing Sector: | State |
| Category: | Regulatory Policy |
| State: | Arizona |
| Incentive Type: | Interconnection |
| Web Site: | http://www.azcc.gov/divisions/utilities/electric.asp |
| Administrator: | |
| Start Date: | |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
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| Applicable Utilities: | Investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, SRP |
| System Capacity Limit: | Varies by utility |
| Standard Agreement: | Varies by utility |
| Insurance Requirements: | Not required except for RUS-funded utilities. |
| External Disconnect Switch: | Utilities may require. |
| Net Metering Required: | No |
| Name: | Docket No. RE-00000A-07-0609: Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Interconnection of Distributed Generation Facilities |
| Name: | A.A.C. R14-2-2601 through R-14-2-2628 |
| Date Enacted: | 02/25/2020 |
| Name: | Barbara Keene |
| Organization: | Arizona Corporation Commission |
| Address: |
1200 W. Washington St. Phoenix AZ 85007 |
| Phone: | (602) 542-0853 |
| Email: | bkeene@azcc.gov |
This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.
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