Spreadsheet: 11182ea2-bbbf-459c-a70f-7aac029b16b0
Sheet: Interconnection Process

Rooftop PV systems only
Residential - as defined by utility. Less than approximately 10kW
Commercial - as defined by utility. Less than approximately 300kW
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INTERCONNECTION PROCESS
Sub-Area | # | Question | Measurement Unit | Industry Verification? | RESIDENTIAL |  | COMMERCIAL |  | DATA SOURCES/NOTES (optional)
 |  |  |  |  | Options | [NAME] | Options | [NAME]
Application | 1 | What is the average time required for an installer/customer to complete an interconnection application? | Multiple Choice | Yes | ≤ half day |  | ≤ 1 day
 |  |  |  |  | 1 - 2 days |  | 2 - 4 days
 |  |  |  |  | > 2 days |  | > 4 days
 | 2 | What are the options for obtaining an application? (Check all that apply) | Multiple choice | N | Online |  | Online
 |  |  |  |  | [NAME] |  | [NAME]
 |  |  |  |  | In person |  | In person
 |  |  |  |  | Mail |  | Mail
 | 3 | What are the options for submitting an application? (Check all that apply) | Multiple choice | N | Online |  | Online
 |  |  |  |  | [NAME] |  | [NAME]
 |  |  |  |  | In person |  | In person
 |  |  |  |  | Mail |  | Mail
 | 4 | Is there an application fee? Base fee averages on typical installations. | Multiple Choice (If Yes, specify cost and reasoning) | N | No |  | No
 |  |  |  |  | Yes, *Specify |  | Yes, *Specify
 |  |  |  |  | * |  | *
Information Access | 5 | How is information describing the utility interconnection process accessible? (Check all that apply) | Multiple Choice | Yes | Online and easily accessible |  | Online and easily accessible
 |  |  |  |  | Online |  | Online
 |  |  |  |  | [NAME] |  | [NAME]
 |  |  |  |  | In person/mail |  | In person/mail
 | 6 | Is there an accessible designated point of contact, with contact information available online, for questions about the PV interconnection process? | Multiple Choice | N | Yes |  | Yes
 |  |  |  |  | No |  | No
 | 7 | What mechanism, if any, is available for a contractor/homeowner to check the status of an application? (Check all that apply) | Multiple Choice | N | Online |  | Online
 |  |  |  |  | [NAME] |  | [NAME]
 |  |  |  |  | In person/mail |  | In person/mail
 |  |  |  |  | Not Available |  | Not Available
Interconnection Process Time | 8 | Does the utility track the number of days each application takes to process? | Multiple Choice | N | Yes |  | Yes
 |  |  |  |  | No |  | No
 | 9 | What is the average number of business days between application submission and utility decision (approval/denial) for installation to proceed? | Multiple Choice | Yes | ≤ 3 days |  | ≤ 5 days
 |  |  |  |  | 4-5 days |  | 6-10 days
 |  |  |  |  | 6-10 days |  | 11-30 days
 |  |  |  |  | > 10 days |  | > 30 days
Inspection | 10 | What is the average number of business days from the inspection request to actual inspection? | Multiple Choice | Yes | ≤ 2 days |  | ≤ 2 days
 |  |  |  |  | 3-5 days |  | 3-5 days
 |  |  |  |  | 6 -10 days |  | 6 -10 days
 |  |  |  |  | > 10 days |  | > 10 days
 | 11 | What is the typical window of time given to the installer for final onsite inspection? | Multiple Choice | Yes | Specific Time |  | Specific Time
 |  |  |  |  | 2 hrs |  | 2 hrs
 |  |  |  |  | 3-8 hrs |  | 3-8 hrs
 |  |  |  |  | > 1 day |  | > 1 day
 | 12 | How is information on inspection requirements made available? (Check all that apply) | Multiple Choice | N | Online |  | Online
 |  |  |  |  | [NAME] |  | [NAME]
 |  |  |  |  | In person |  | In person
 |  |  |  |  | Mail |  | Mail
 |  |  |  |  | Not Available |  | Not Available