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Utilities Financial Services AND REGULATIONS
201 S. Anaheim Blvd. Page No. 3.16.1
Anaheim, CA 92805
RULE NO. 16
SERVICE CONNECTIONS AND FACILITIES ON CUSTOMER'S PREMISES ISSUED BY: Effective: by Resolution No.: Dated:
Dukku Lee Superseding Resolution No.: 2017-068 Dated: 04-25-17 General Manager
A. METER INSTALLATIONS AND MISC ELLANEOUS SERVICE EQUIPMENT ON CUSTOMER’S PREMISES.
1. Meter Installations.
a. Location. All Meters installed by the Util ity shall be installed at some convenient place, approved by the Utili ty, upon the Customer’s Premises and so placed as to be at all times accessible to the Utility for inspection, reading, and testing.
The Customer shall, at the Custome r’s own expense, provide a new and approved location for the Meter or Meters in order to comply with the foregoing whenever the existing Meter or Meters becomes inaccessible for inspection, reading, or testing.
b. Separate Meters Required.
Each Single-Family Dwelling or , and each
Accommodation within a residential multifamily accommodation will Multi- family Accommodation, shall be separately metered unless otherwise approved by the Utility for new installations on and after June 1, 1979, except where a commitment for installation of other than separate metering has been made by the Utility to the owner/developer prior to such date. However, if said commitment has not been exercised within an ensuing period of twelve months, separate metering of electric service for each residential unit is required.
At its discretion, the Utility may pe rmit master mete ring where it is determined to be in the public interest or to provide operational benefits, including, but not limited to, mobile home parks or manufactured housing communities served in accordance with Rule No. 18; planned development projects approved by the City, where master metering is consistent with the intended design; or other circumstances where separate metering does not meet operational requirements, as determined by the Utility. c. Multiple-Occupancy Buildings. In all buildings in which Meters are required to be installed for various fl oors or groups of rooms in order to measure separately measure the electrical energy supplied to each of several Customers, all Meters shall be located at one central point or as otherwise specified by the Utility. Each Meter position shall be clearly marked, by the building owner, to indicate the particular location supplied by it. d. Master Meters. A master Meter will be furnished and installed by the Utility, except as provided in Section A.1.b. above, upon application by the owner or lesseelessor of any residential building where the floors (or portions thereof) or rooms or groups of room s are rented separately and where electric energy is to be metered and resold by saidthe owner or lesseelessor to the individual tenants as provided in Rule No. 18. In such cases, the said owner or lesseelessor shall furnish, install, maintain, and test the submeters at the owner or lessee’slessor’s expense.
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RULE NO. 16
SERVICE CONNECTIONS AND FACILITIES ON CUSTOMER'S PREMISES ISSUED BY: Effective: 05-01-17 by Resolution No.: 2017-068 Dated: 04-25-17 Dukku Lee Superseding Resolution No.: 2013-148 Dated: 09-24-13 General Manager
For master metered residential developments, mobile home parks, manufactured housing communities, a nd new residential projects, the Utility and Customer/developer shall coordinate the design, installation, and maintenance of Utility equipment, eas ements, and clearances to ensure safety and operational requirements.
e. Sealing of Meters. All Utility Meters will be sealed by the Utility, and no such seal shall be tampered with or broken except by a representative of the Utility authorized to do so.
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RULE NO. 16
SERVICE CONNECTIONS AND FACILITIES ON CUSTOMER'S PREMISES ISSUED BY: Effective: by Resolution No.: Dated:
Dukku Lee Superseding Resolution No.: 2017-068 Dated: 04-25-17 General Manager
A. METER INSTALLATION AND MISCELLANEOU S SERVICE EQUIPMENT ON CUSTOMER'S PREMISES (Continued)
f. The City will furnish Meters ade quate to measure the energy consumption and/or demand, as specified in the Tariff Schedules or as determined by the Public Utilities General Manager. Th e type and location of such Meters shall conform to the Utility’s requirements and specifications. The Customer shall provide space and acce ss acceptable to the Utility for the required metering installation.
2. Miscellaneous Service Equipment
a. Equipment Furnished by Customer. All service switches, fuses, Meter sockets, instrument transformer hou sings, switchboard Meter test busses and similar devices, irresp ective of voltage, required in connection with service and Meter installation on Custom er’s Premises, shall be furnished, installed, and maintained by the Customer in accordance with the Utility’s requirements.
Detailed information will be furnished by the Utility on request. b. Equipment Furnished by Utility. The Utility will furnish and install the necessary instrument transformers, test facilities (except switchboard Meter test busses), and Meters. Also, the Utility will furnish the metering enclosures when it deems it necessar y to locate metering equipment at a point that is not accessible to the Customer.
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RULE NO. 16
SERVICE CONNECTIONS AND FACILITIES ON CUSTOMER'S PREMISES ISSUED BY: Effective: by Resolution No.: Dated:
Dukku Lee Superseding Resolution No.: 2017-068 Dated: 04-25-17 General Manager
B. SERVICE CONNECTIONS
1. Overhead ServicesService Connections.
a. Service Drops. Upon a bona fide Application for service, and where the Utility’s distribution equipment is located on the Customer’s Premises, or on a street, highway, lane , alley, road, or privat e easement immediately contiguous thereto, the Utility will fu rnish and install Service Wires from its pole to the Customer’s first permanent support, provided such support is of a type, and is so located that such Service Wires may be installed to the Point of Delivery approved by the Utility in accordance with good engineering practice, and in compliance with the
Department’s Utility’s
standards and all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, including those governing clearances and points of attachments. b. Impaired Clearance. Whenever any of the cl earances required by the applicable laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations of public authorities from the service drops to the ground or any object become impaired by reason of any changes made by the owner or tena nt of the Premises, the Customer shall, at the Customer’s own expense, provide a new and approved support, in a location approved by th e Utility, for the termin ation of the Utility’s existing service drop wires and shall also provide all service entrance conductors and equipment necessitated by the change of location. c. Service Entrance Conductors. For each overhead se rvice connection, the Customer shall furnish at the Customer’s expense a set of service entrance conductors which shall exte nd from the Point of Deli very at the point of termination of the Utilit y’s service drop on the Cu stomer’s support to the Customer’s Meter switch. Such servi ce entrance conductors shall be of a type and be in an enclosure which meets with the approval of the Utility and City Planning and Building Department
Building Inspector.
d. Service Wires Over Swimming Pools. For Service Wires directly crossing over existing outdoor Swimming Pools, the Utility will relocate the Service Wires to the Point of Delivery as approved by the Utility when requested by the Customer.
The Utility will perform the Service Wire relocation at its expense, provided that no utility poles, transformers, or other electricalwhere existing equipment, except for Service Wires are required is accessible to do so. The Customer shall be newly installedresponsible for relocating or replacing the existing point of termination (i.e. w eatherhead) if the Utility deems it insufficient, and for any applicable building permit cost associated with the work.
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RULE NO. 16
SERVICE CONNECTIONS AND FACILITIES ON CUSTOMER'S PREMISES ISSUED BY: Effective: by Resolution No.: Dated:
Dukku Lee Superseding Resolution No.: 2017-068 Dated: 04-25-17 General Manager
B. SERVICE CONNECTIONS (Continued)
2. Underground Service Connections .
a. Any Customer desiring Service Wi res to be installe d underground shall furnish, install, and maintain, at the Customer’s expense, supporting structures including vaul ts, equipment pads, pull boxes, and conduits, as designated by the Utility on which the Service Connection is to be made.
The supporting structures from the Utili ty’s supply lines to the Point of Delivery, as determined by the Utility, shall be conveyed and shall thereafter be owned and maintained by the Utility upon its acceptance. The supporting structures from the Point of Delivery to the Customer’s equipment shall be owned and maintained by the Customer.
Customers shall
provide 48-hour notice prior to performingIn the event the Customer performs any planned maintenance or other work that requires Utility-provided access to Customer the Customer’s equipment and materials , the Customer shall contact the Utility and pay any appli cable fees before the Utility can schedule and support the work. .
b. The electrical equipment and materials to be furnished, installed, and maintained by the Customer from the Po int of Delivery to the Customer’s equipment shall be determined by the Utility. Customers shall provide 48-hour notice prior to performing any planned maintenance or other work that requires Utility- provided access to Customer equipment and materials.
c. The Customer shall pay the cost of installing electri cal equipment and materials required to provide the Service Connection from the Utility’s supply lines infrastructure to the Point of Delivery, as determined by the Utility, and the Utility will thereaft er own and maintain the electrical equipment and materials.
d. Where the Customer desires total underground facilities underground Service Wires, the Customer may partic ipate in home unde rgrounding in accordance with Rule 20. Where the Customer desires additional underground Utility infrastructure , the Customer shall pay, prior to the Meter set, a nonrefundable sum as determined by the Utility, in accordance with RuleRules No. 20 and No. 24.
3. Number of Services to be Installed
a. The City will not install more thanUnless otherwise approved by the Utility, only one electric service forshall be provided to any one buildin g or group of buildings on a single Premises, except as separate. Additional services may be installed for a separate permitted when justified by special conditions and have been permitted by the Planning and Building Department, such as building configuration, differing volta ge requirements, fire or for groups of buildings, where necessary for the operating life-safety needs, operational convenience of the City, or for different uses, such as for different Rate Schedules, as
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RULE NO. 16
SERVICE CONNECTIONS AND FACILITIES ON CUSTOMER'S PREMISES ISSUED BY: Effective: by Resolution No.: Dated:
Dukku Lee Superseding Resolution No.: 2017-068 Dated: 04-25-17 General Manager
determined by the Utility. All additional services are subject to Utility review, approval, and compliance with applicable codes and standards. (Continued)
b. Customers planning to reconfigure the number of services shall at a minimum (i) obtain a building permit from the City Planning and Building Department, and (ii) obtain a service plan from the Utility pertaining to the electrical reconfiguration, as necessary.
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RULE NO. 16
SERVICE CONNECTIONS AND FACILITIES ON CUSTOMER'S PREMISES ISSUED BY: Effective: by Resolution No.: Dated:
Dukku Lee Superseding Resolution No.: 2017-068 Dated: 04-25-17 General Manager
C. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLA TION ON CUSTOMER’S PREMISES
1. In cases where the Utility requires inst alling transformers, other electrical equipment, or wires on Cu stomer’s Premises in orde r to provide service, the Customer shall provide adequate space and furnish applicable easements. a. Where the Customer has provided a fireproof room or vault, in which Utility-owned electrical equipment may be installed, the Utility will determine feasibility and provide the specifications and requirements, and complete the installation at the Customer’s expense.
b. Where the Customer has furnished and installed supporting structures in a location approved by the Util ity, the Customer shall also furnish, install, and maintain, at the Cust omer’s expense, all el ectrical equipment and materials necessary to receive servi ce from the Point of Delivery to the Customer’s equipment.
c. The Utility reserves the right to spec ify the type of transformer installation to be used. Each typical installation shall include, where necessary, facilities for one standard transformation.
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RULE NO. 16
SERVICE CONNECTIONS AND FACILITIES ON CUSTOMER'S PREMISES ISSUED BY: Effective: by Resolution No.: Dated:
Dukku Lee Superseding Resolution No.: 2017-068 Dated: 04-25-17 General Manager
d. The Customer shall provide and mainta in all clearances, safety measures, and easements required by the Utility for proper installation, operation, maintenance, and removal of Utility-owned electrical equipment on the Customer’s Premises; a Customer’s failure to do so may result in enforcement action including, but not limited to, civil citations and inspection fees, and/or discontinuation of electric service until the Customer complies with all Utility requirements.
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RULE NO. 16
SERVICE CONNECTIONS AND FACILITIES ON CUSTOMER'S PREMISES ISSUED BY: Effective: by Resolution No.: Dated:
Dukku Lee Superseding Resolution No.: 2017-068 Dated: 04-25-17 General Manager
D. CONNECTION OF CUSTOMER’S SERVICE TO UTILITY EQUIPMENT Only duly authorized employees of the Utility, or contractors who have been qualified by the Utility to perform work on high voltage equipment, are allowed to connect the Customer’s service or to disconnect the same from the Utility’s equipment.
E. OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES
1. All supporting structures and electrical equipment from the Utility’s supply lines to the Point of Delivery for the purpose of delivering electric energy to the Customer shall be the property of the Utility, and may be inspected, upgraded, repaired or replaced by the Utility at any time, and rem oved at the termination of service, and may also be used to supply other Customers whether or not on the same Premises, provided the proper rights of way have been obtained.
2. No rent or other charge whatsoever shall be made against the Utility for placing or maintaining such facilities upon the Cust omer’s Premises. The Customer shall exercise reasonable care to prevent the faci lities of the Utility upon said Premises from being damaged or destroyed, and sha ll refrain from relocating or otherwise interfering with same and, in case any defect therein sh all be discovered, shall promptly notify the Utility thereof.
F. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBI LITY FOR OWN EQUIPMENT
1. The Customer shall, at the Customer’s ow n sole risk and expense, furnish, install, inspect and keep in good and safe c ondition all of the Cu stomer’s supporting structures, electrical panel, electrical wi res, machinery, and apparatus of any kind of character which may be required from th e Point of Delivery to the Customer’s equipment for (1) receiving electric ener gy from the supply lines of the Utility regardless of the location of the transfor mers, Meters, or other equipment of the Utility; and (2) applying and utilizi ng such energy, including all necessary protective devices and suitable housing thereof.
2. The Utility shall not be responsible for any loss or damage occasioned or caused by the negligence, want of proper care, or wr ongful act of the Cust omer or of any of the Customer’s agents, employees, or licen sees on the part of the Customer in installing, maintaining, using, operating, or interfering with any such electrical wires, machinery, or apparatus.
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RULE NO. 16
SERVICE CONNECTIONS AND FACILITIES ON CUSTOMER'S PREMISES ISSUED BY: Effective: by Resolution No.: Dated:
Dukku Lee Superseding Resolution No.: 2017-068 Dated: 04-25-17 General Manager
G. RIGHT OF ACCESS
1. The UtilityCity shall , at all times, have the right of ingr ess to and egress from a Customer’s Premises at all and the right to perform any work at any time during an emergency to protect public health or safety; respond to an imminent threat to persons or property; or preserve /protect the Utility’s equipment and facilities. At all other times, the Utility shall have the right of ingress to and egress from Customer’s Premises and the right to perform any work at reasonable hours for any purposes reasonably connectedrelated to installing, operating, maintaining, inspecting, reading, or removing the Utility’s Meters or other property; verifying Customer’s compliance with the furnishing of electric energy these Rates, Rules and the exercise ofRegulations; exercising any and all rights secured to itthe Utility by the same or applicable law or the Rules ; or for any other purpose reasonably related to the provision of electric energy.
2. The Utility shall require that each Customer shall, upon request and at its expense, furnish the Utility , at the expense of the Customer and in the with appropriate access devices (in a quantity as specified by the Utility, with the appropriate devices to gain access to a Customer's Premises ) or assistance reasonably needed by way ofthe Utility to enter Customer’s Premises, including keys, access codes, gate opener/clickersopeners, or a personal escort.
3. The Utility mayIf the Utility is unable to access a Meter or the Premises as scheduled, the Utility may chargeassess a Rescheduled Meter Read Charge if the Utility cannot gain access to the Customer's metering equipment on the scheduled read date. in accordance with Rule No. 23 contains the above referenced charges.
4. . If athe Customer subsequently installs an automated Meter after being assessed a Rescheduled Meter Read Charge for the Utility ’s inability to previously access Customer’s Premises, , the Utility may, at its sole discretion, reimburse the fee. previously assessed charge.
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RULE NO. 22
ENERGY RESOURCE FACILITY
INTERCONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
ISSUED BY:
Dukku Lee
General Manager
Effective: ________ by Resolution No. : ________
Superseding Resolution No.: 2020-019
Dated: ________
Dated: 02-11-20
A. APPLICABILITY GENERAL
This Rule sets the requirements and conditions for Interconnection. For purposes of this Rule, “Interconnection” means a Producer-owned energy resource facility’s connection to and parallel operation with the Electric Utility’s system.
This rule sets forth requirements and conditions for non City owned energy resource facilities where such energy resource may be connected in parallel operation with the Electric Utility’s system. For purposes of this rule, the interconnecting entity shall be designated as the Producer.
This rule does not constitute an agreement or commitment to purchase or deliver the Producer’s power. The purchase or delivery of power and other services that the Producer may require are covered under separate agreements, if any. This Rule does not apply to Eligible Customer - Generators, except those subject to NEM 2.0 (as set forth in Developmental Schedule D -NEM) and only to the extent set forth herein.
1. Scope and Limitations
a. Unless otherwise determined by the General Manager pursuant to Section 2.d below, this Rule (including its Interconnection Agreement requirement) does not apply to owners of interconnected Renewable Generating Facilit ies (solar facilities as defined in Rule 1) with an aggregate generating capacity of one megawatt (1MW) or less. b. This Rule does not modify the Solar Energy Ordinance in Anaheim Municipal Code Chapter 15.04, including streamlined permitting processes for small residential rooftop solar energy systems (10kw systems).
2. This Rule applies to “Producers,” who are defined as any:
a. Owner of an energy resource facility that (A) is a Renewable Generating Facility as defined in Rule 1 , (B) interconnects with the Electric Utility’s system , and (C) has a generating capacity of greater than 1 MW;
b. Owner of a combination of energy resource facilities that (A) are Renewable Generating Facilities, (B) Interconnect with the Electric Utility’s system, and (C) have an aggregate generating capacity of greater than 1MW;
c. Owner of an energy resource facility other than a Renewable Generating Facility(i.e. a non-solar facility) of any capacity, that Interconnects with the Electric Utility’s system; or
d. Owner of an energy resource facilit y that, as determined by the General Manager, is subject to this Rule based on certain characteristics that may reasonably pose a risk to the safety, reliability, or integrity of the Electric Utility’s system, regardless of the
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RULE NO. 22
ENERGY RESOURCE FACILITY
INTERCONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
ISSUED BY:
Dukku Lee
General Manager
Effective: ________ by Resolution No. : ________
Superseding Resolution No.: 2020-019
Dated: ________
Dated: 02-11-20
facility’s generating capacity , including, but not limited to, the facility’s generation resource, the location of interconnection, and the manner of installation or operation.
3. For those Producers that have entered into a separate agreement with the City for the purchase, delivery, or sale of power, or for related services, the terms of that separate agreement shall govern and shall supersede this Rule in the event of a conflict.
4. Producers shall comply with all applicable Interconnection, safety, and operating requirements, including requirements established by the Electric Utility and the Anaheim Building Code, as determined by the City.
B. CONDITIONS
1. Prior to Interconnection, the Producer shall:
a. Execute an Interconnection Agreement with the City in the form most recently approved by the City Council (“Interconnection Agreement”), subject to any revisions necessary for consistency with the Electric Utility’s practices or with laws and regulations, and approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office, and otherwise authorized by the City Council; and
b. Obtain the requisite City permits and authorizations for Interconnection.
1. Prior to parallel operation of its energy resource facility with the Electric Utility's system, the Producer shall (a) execute an interconnection agreement with the City in the form most recently approved by the City Council ("Interconnection Agreement"), and (b) obtain the requisite City permits and authorizations for parallel operation.
2. At all times, the Producer shall design, site, construct, install, operate, and maintain its energy resource and Interconnection facilities in compliance with the following , as determined by the Utility:
a. Applicable Rates, Rules and Regulations;
b. The City’s local permitting requirements, as administered through the City’s Planning & Building Department;
c. The Electric Utility ’s current Generation Interconnection Standards and Guidelines (“GISG”);
d. Applicable Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved rules, tariffs, and regulations;
e. Any applicable federal, state, or local laws; and
f. SuchAny other requirements contained in the Interconnection Agreement.
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RULE NO. 22
ENERGY RESOURCE FACILITY
INTERCONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
ISSUED BY:
Dukku Lee
General Manager
Effective: ________ by Resolution No. : ________
Superseding Resolution No.: 2020-019
Dated: ________
Dated: 02-11-20
3. The Electric Utility has the right, but not the obligation, to review the design of the Producer’s energy resource and Interconnection facilities and to inspect the Producer ’s energy resource and Interconnection facilities prior to the commencement of parallel operation with the Electric Utility’s system Interconnection. The Electric Utility may require the Producer to make modifications, as necessary, to comply with the requirements of Section B.2 of this Rule prior to commencement of operationInterconnection.
4. The Producer shall operate and maintain its energy resource and Interconnection facilities in accordance with prudent electrical practices and shall maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, or local laws.
5. Where Interconnection protective equipment is owned, operated and/, or maintained by the Producer, the Producer shall be responsible for damages to the City and/or to others arising from Producer--owned equipment.
6. TheAs provided in the GISG, t he Producer is solely responsible for providing protective equipment for all Producer ’s Interconnected facilities interconnected with the Electric Utility’s system as provided in the GISG.
7. The Producer shall grant the City the right of ingress and egress to the energy resource and Interconnection site to examine the site and applicable facilities for any purpose reasonably connected with this Rule No. 22. To the extent applicable to the City’s right to examine the Producer’s energy resource facility, the Producer shall clearly identify to the City any safety-related equipment and signage utilized by the Producer at this energy resource facility.
8. The Electric Utility has the right to require the Producer to interrupt, disconnect, or reduce output from its energy resource facility as follows:
a. When necessary in order to construct, install, maintain, repair, replace, remove, investigate, or inspect any of the Electric Utility’s equipment or part of the Electric Utility’s system;
b. If the Electric Utility determines in its sole discretion that curtailment, interruption, or reduction is necessary because of emergencies, forced or scheduled outages, force majeure, or compliance with prudent electrical practices; c. When the Producer ’s energy resource facilities or their operation endanger City personnel, the Electric Utility’s system, or pose an immediate threat to any person, the environment, or any property; or
d. When the Producer fails to operate its energy resource facility in conformance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including the Rates, Rules and Regulations and the GISG.
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RULE NO. 22
ENERGY RESOURCE FACILITY
INTERCONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
ISSUED BY:
Dukku Lee
General Manager
Effective: ________ by Resolution No. : ________
Superseding Resolution No.: 2020-019
Dated: ________
Dated: 02-11-20
The Electric Utility may require the disconnection of the Producer ’s energy resource facility for as long as the conditions of (a) through (d) above exist. The Electric Utility may, in its sole discretion, provide the Producer with reasonable notice of the possibilitypotential or actual interruption or reduction of energy resource output that may be required. The Electric Utility shall not be required to provide written notice to the Producer when the Electric Utility determines an emergency or unsafe operating condition exists related to the Producer’s energy resource or Interconnection facilities.
C. DESIGN AND OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
1. The Producer shall design, site, construct, install, operate, and maintain its energy resource facility in sucha manner as to prevent that prevents or protectprotects against adverse conditions to the Electric Utility’s system including, but not limited to:. a. Conditions, as determined by the Electric Utility, that can cause harm to persons, equipment damage, or electric service degradation.
b. Inadvertent and unwanted reenergizing of a utility dead line or bus. c. Interconnection while out of synchronization.
d. Overcurrent.
e. Utility system load imbalance.
f. Ground faults.
g. Generated alternating current frequency outside permitted safe limits. h. Voltage generated outside permitted limits.
i. Poor power factor.
j. Harmful wave forms.
k. Voltage flicker.
l. Unintended islanding , with the exception of designated protected loads that are disconnected from the Electric Utility’s system for the purpose of emergency operation.
2. The necessary protective equipment (relays, switchgear, transformers, etc.) shall be provided by the Producer or by the City at the Producer's expense.
D. INTERCONNECTION FACILITIES AND COST RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Interconnection facilities include all required means and apparatus installed to Interconnect the Producer’s energy resource facility with the Electric Utility’s system. Interconnection facilities may include, but are not limited to:
a. Connections, transformations, switching, communications, control, protective and safety equipment, accessible visual disconnects; and
b. Any necessary reinforcements and additions to the Electric Utility’s system installed by the Electric Utility at the Producer’s expense.
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RULE NO. 22
ENERGY RESOURCE FACILITY
INTERCONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
ISSUED BY:
Dukku Lee
General Manager
Effective: ________ by Resolution No. : ________
Superseding Resolution No.: 2020-019
Dated: ________
Dated: 02-11-20
2. Interconnection facilities installed on the Producer ’s side of the point of Interconnection shall be owned, operated, and maintained by the Producer, except for those facilities owned and/or operated by the Electric Utility.
3. Costs for Initial Design, Engineering, Testing, or Materials Except as provided under applicable law, the Producer shall be responsible for all costs associated with Interconnection facilities owned by the Producer. The Producer shall also be responsible for any costs reasonably incurred by the Electric Utility in providing, operating, or maintaining Interconnection facilities and any system upgrades and/or additions required solely for the Interconnection of the Producer’s energy resource facility with the Electric Utility’s system.
The Producer shall pay the Electric Utility’s reasonable costs to provide design, engineering, testing, equipment or materials at the request of the Producer. Such paymentPayment shall include, but not be limited to, the Electric Utility’s reasonable costs for labor, contracted labor, materials, and equipment incurred by the Electric Utility in connection with this Rule. The Producer shall make payment to the Electric Utility prior to the Electric Utility’s approval of the Producer ’s energy resource and Interconnection facilities. At its option, the Electric Utility may consider the service as a request for Added Facilities by the Producer. The Electric Utility may replace the Producer's interconnection facilities at the Producer's cost and expense whenever the Electric Utility determines that such facilities have reached the end of their useful life, unless the Producer has terminated parallel operation of those facilities.
4. Plan Review
The Electric Utility shall review the Producer’s plans as required to evaluate the effect of any proposed new construction or modification of any existing structure or facility upon the Electric Utility’s system. If review of the Producer’s plans requires more than four (4) hours of the Electric Utility staff time or labor, then the Producer will not incur plan review costs for the first four hours of review, and the Electric Utility shall charge reasonable costs for time spent in excess of four hours. The Electric Utility shall charge its reasonable costs for the Producer’s plan reviews that require staff time or labor in excess of four (4) hours to complete.
5. Prior to commencing an Interconnection study, the Electric Utility shall provide the Producer with an estimate of the reasonable time to complete the interconnection study and study costs. The study shall be initiated upon the Producer’s authorization and agreement to pay such costs and receipt of applicable Interconnection system design and equipment information.
An interconnection study shall take no more than three months to complete by the Electric Utility. The estimated cost of the interconnection study shall be provided to the Producer
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RULE NO. 22
ENERGY RESOURCE FACILITY
INTERCONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
ISSUED BY:
Dukku Lee
General Manager
Effective: ________ by Resolution No. : ________
Superseding Resolution No.: 2020-019
Dated: ________
Dated: 02-11-20
prior to commencement of the interconnection study.
E. METERING
1. For the purposes of monitoring the Producer’s operation, the Electric Utility shall have the right to install meters and associated equipment at the Producer’s expense.
2. ThePer Rule 16, the Producer shall provide, at no expense to the Electric Utility, a suitable location for all meters and associated equipment.
F. ELIGIBLE CUSTOMER-GENERATORS
1. At its discretion, the Electric Utility may determine that an NEM 2.0 Eligible Customer - Generator is a Producer under this Rule No. 22. In the event of such determination, the Eligible Customer-Generator will be treated as a Producer under this Rule and m ust comply with all provisions of this Rule.
2. Each NEM 2.0 Eligible Customer -Generator, who is not subject to Section F.1 above, must comply with the Rates, Rules and Regulations and applicable provisions of the GISG.