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MA DG Interconnection Collaborative Working Group Plenary: #1 Proposed Structure and Schedule

MA DG Interconnection Collaborative Working Group Plenary: #1 Proposed Structure and Schedule. Dr. Jonathan Raab, Raab Associates, Ltd. May 31, 2012 National Grid, Waltham. Agenda. 9:00 Charge—Commissioner David Cash, MA DPU Welcome—Marcy Reed, President (Massachusetts) National Grid

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MA DG Interconnection Collaborative Working Group Plenary: #1 Proposed Structure and Schedule

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  1. MA DG Interconnection Collaborative Working Group Plenary: #1Proposed Structure and Schedule Dr. Jonathan Raab, Raab Associates, Ltd. May 31, 2012 National Grid, Waltham

  2. Agenda 9:00 Charge—Commissioner David Cash, MA DPU Welcome—Marcy Reed, President (Massachusetts) National Grid Review Goals and Agenda for Day—Jonathan Raab, Raab Associates 9:30 Review DG Interconnection Stats • Update KEMA Report Figures on Expedited and Standard Tracks--Gerry Bingham, MA DOER • Data on Simplified Track—Tim Roughan, National Grid 10:30 Break 10:45 Identifying Additional Facts and Background Information Useful/Essential for Working Group to Know and Understand 11:30 Lunch 12:30 Working Group Structure, Schedule and Logistics 2:15 Break 2:30 Draft Groundrules 3:15 Next Steps and Wrap Up 3:30 Adjourn

  3. MA DG Working Group Process • Purpose and Charge • Overall Structure • Sequencing and Proposed Schedule • Potential Subcommittees • Representation (Caucuses and Coalitions) • Website • Draft Groundrules

  4. Purpose and Charge • “The original DG Collaborative established uniform standards for the interconnection of distributed generation in the wake of the restructuring of the electric industry. D.T.E. 02-38, at 1-2. Building on this foundation, the goal of the Working Group here is to determine what changes should be implemented to ensure an efficient and effective interconnection process that will foster continued growth of distributed generation in Massachusetts. The Department notes that the Working Group should not endeavor to recreate or reconvene the DG Collaborative, but rather should focus on the issues that need to be addressed in order to update the existing generation interconnection framework.” [D.P.U. 11-75-A, at 4] • “The goal of the Working Group is to reach consensus on distributed generation issues. However…consensus may not be attainable on some issues and additional Department process may be necessary, including a possible adjudicatory proceeding. [D.P.U. 11-75-A, at 5] • The Group’s final deliverable, due on September 11, 2012, will be a report outlining the results of the Working Group, including a description of the areas of agreement and those that remain unresolved, if any.

  5. MA DPU MA DG Working Group Structure Caucuses /Coalitions • Utilities • DG Providers • Solar • Wind • CHP/Other • State Agencies • Customers/Cities MA DG Collaborative Working Group Facilitation Team Subcommittee A Subcommittee B Subcommittee C

  6. Coordinating Committee? • Comprised of one representative from each caucus, to be available for periodic conference calls with Facilitator to discuss process-related matters • Feedback on prior meetings • Review upcoming agendas • Etc.

  7. Sequencing and Proposed Schedule

  8. Plenary Meeting Plan • Hold up to 8 full Plenary mtgs.—approximately every other week • Problem Identification and Joint Fact Finding • (Plenary 1-3) • Solution Option Generation • (Plenary 3-6) • Package Development, Negotiation, and Final Report Generation (including redlined tariff if possible) • (Plenary 6-8) • Note: Plenary 7 & 8 slated for 2-day mtgs

  9. Potential Subcommittees • Option 1: Mainly By Track (w/cross-cutting and other issues addressed in Plenary Sessions) • Simplified • Expedited • Standard (should this be combined w/expedited?) • Option 2: Mainly by Topic • Interconnection process (fees, timelines, submittal requirements, staffing, etc.) • Interconnection agreement (dispute resolution, insurance requirements, etc.) • Implementation (tracking and reporting, etc.) • Option 3: Other Approaches to Slicing/Dicing???

  10. Representation (Stakeholder Clusters/Caucuses)

  11. Utilities (4)

  12. State Agencies (4)

  13. DG—Solar (30)

  14. DG-Wind (4)

  15. DG-CHP/Other (12)

  16. Customers/Cities (11)

  17. Other

  18. Other (continued)

  19. Representation (Stakeholder Caucuses and Coalitions)

  20. Caucus Meeting Agenda • Discussion of representation of caucus on the Working Group • Additional feedback on structure, schedule, and groundrules • Discussion of substantive interconnection-related issues of greatest interest and concern • June 6/7 at MA CEC—2.5 hour meetings (phone access if needed) • Sign up process

  21. Caucus Meetings

  22. Website

  23. Draft Groundrules • See word document

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