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Michigan Interconnection Rules Rules vs. Procedures

Understand Michigan Interconnection Rules and Procedures, including hierarchy, timelines, waivers, documents, and fees. Learn about fast track processes, requirements, and stakeholder involvement.

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Michigan Interconnection Rules Rules vs. Procedures

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  1. Michigan Interconnection Rules Rules vs. Procedures Julie Baldwin June 20, 2019

  2. Hierarchy of Interconnection Documents Laws Rules Procedures Utility Specific Documents (Business Practice Documents)

  3. Rules • Rules may also be referred to as “standards.” • Generally, requirements that are applicable to all utilities must go through the rulemaking process. • Incorporating a stakeholder process to develop a draft ruleset and formal rulemaking can take 24 months. • Rules may include a waiver – however, any waiver must not violate the law. • Current MPSC Electric Interconnection and Net Metering Standards • Definitions Laws Rules Procedures Utility Documents

  4. Procedures • The Generator Interconnection Procedures, Applications and Interconnection Agreements for Category 1 and 2 Projects (up to 150 kW) were approved by Commission Order. • Commission approval process could take 6 – 12 months. Laws Rules Procedures Utility Documents

  5. Consider Addressing in Rules • Requirement that Interconnection Procedures be filed within 90 days for MPSC approval • List of application Standards • Pre-Application Report • Fast Track Process Steps & Timelines • Study Process Steps & Timelines • Alternative Dispute Resolution Process • Waiver Process

  6. Consider Addressing in Procedures • Fast Track Application • List of documents required for completeness • Study Process Application • List of documents required for completeness • System Impact Study Agreement • Facilities Study Agreement • Construction Agreement • Interconnection Operating Agreement • Fast Track and Study Process Application Fees • System Impact Study Fees (phase I and II) • Facilities Study Fees

  7. Technical Matters for Procedures • Energy Storage • Voltage and Frequency Ride Through Settings (if not handled in utility documents) • More items TBD

  8. Matters for Utility Documents • Voltage and Frequency Ride-through Settings (if not handled in procedures) • Voltage and Reactive Power Control

  9. Thank you! Questions?

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