Topic:"Generator Interconnection" in M10473

ach: The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) has been actively providing energy codes training for many years. Recent efforts include specific training on the new Alabama Energy and Residential Code targeted toward...

AI summary Alabama provides limited CHP incentives through the SAVES Revolving Loan Program but lacks broader policies. Training on energy codes is ongoing, and no statewide interconnection standards exist. No new CHP systems were installed in 2018, and no policies exist to acquire energy savings or generation from CHP.

building officials and others to train in compliance with the Alaska Building Energy Efficiency Standard. Training is offered to about 500 builders, inspectors, and energy raters on an annual basis. Last Reviewed: September 2020 ",,"The st...

AI summary Alaska has limited policies to encourage CHP, with only a grant program and technical assistance from the Alaska Energy Authority. Interconnection standards apply only to small renewable systems, and CHP is ineligible for net metering. The state lacks comprehensive policies to acquire energy savings or generation from CHP, though biomass systems may qualify for specific programs.

dition, all state-funded buildings constructed after February 11, 2005 must achieve LEED Silver certification and meet the energy standards of ASHRAE 90.1-2004 as mandated by Executive Order 2005-05. Last Updated: September 2019 "," Baseli...

AI summary Arizona mandates LEED Silver certification and ASHRAE 90.1-2004 standards for state-funded buildings post-2005. Utilities are involved in code compliance, with credit for energy savings. CHP systems are eligible under EERS. The Arizona Corporation Commission initiated interconnection standards for distributed generation, with draft rules pending finalization.

in progress. Draft rules released June 26, 2015 are available here and a ruling is still pending, but the commission has recommended utilities use the draft regulation until regulations are finalized. The state's utilities independently de...

AI summary Arizona utilities established interconnection procedures for distributed generation before the ACC's proceeding. CHP is eligible under EERS for energy savings targets, with incentives like tax exemptions and rebates. Net metering rules were updated to net billing in 2016, crediting excess generation at avoided cost rates.

et as needed. In 2018, the Energy TAC met nine times. The agendas and minutes to those meetings can be found here. Training/Outreach: On-site training and webinars have been performed by Building A Safer Florida (BASF), Building Official A...

AI summary The document discusses Florida's efforts in energy code training and outreach, including on-site training and webinars conducted by various entities. It also mentions the state's limited policies to encourage CHP development, with only one new CHP system installed in 2018. The Florida Public Service Commission's interconnection standard for distributed generation systems up to 2MW is noted, though it may not clearly define CHP as eligible for interconnection.

resource within its renewable energy standard, but otherwise has limited policies to encourage CHP. One new CHP system was installed in 2018. ","Policy: Hawaii Public Utilities Commission Order 24159 Description: In April 2008, The Hawaiia...

AI summary Hawaii has implemented policies to support combined heat and power (CHP), including interconnection regulations and renewable energy standards. However, CHP is not explicitly recognized as an eligible technology under interconnection rules, and its role in meeting renewable energy targets has shifted to an energy efficiency portfolio standard. Incentives such as Green Infrastructure Bonds were introduced to support clean energy installations, including CHP.

1 ",,"Iowa has an interconnection standard that applies to CHP, but otherwise has limited policies to encourage CHP. No new CHP systems were installed in 2018. ","Policy: Iowa Interconnection Standard Description: In Iowa, rate regulated u...

AI summary Iowa has an interconnection standard for CHP systems up to 10 MW, but lacks broader policies to encourage CHP deployment. No new CHP systems were installed in 2018. Biomass systems may be eligible for financing and limited rebates for WHP systems.

dministrators and code officials), architects, design and construction professionals, and market partners (real estate professionals, mortgage lenders, appraisers, attorneys) on energy codes requirements. This training provides a basis for...

AI summary The text outlines Vermont's interconnection standard for combined heat and power (CHP) systems, including an incentive program and eligibility of CHP in renewable energy goals. It also describes the role of Efficiency Vermont, a state energy efficiency utility, and its implementation of energy reduction goals through the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC).

-Recommend pathways for Minnesota utilities to participate in and claim savings from C&S activities. This project is supported by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources through the CARD program. The...

AI summary Minnesota is working on updating its interconnection standards for CHP systems, with stakeholder engagement and a workgroup established in 2017. No new CHP systems were installed in 2018, and the project is supported by the Minnesota Department of Commerce through the CARD program.

n interconnection standard that applies to CHP and offers an incentive program and financing assistance for CHP. One new CHP system was installed in 2018. ","Policy: Ohio Administrative Code 4901:1-22 Description: In 2007, Ohio adopted new...

AI summary Ohio has implemented tiered interconnection standards for CHP systems, including an incentive program and financing assistance. AEP Ohio and DP&L have launched CHP incentive programs, with DP&L offering up to $500,000 in rebates for projects under 500 kW. CHP is recognized under Ohio’s EEPS as an eligible energy efficiency technology.

ams also support training and outreach for ""beyond code"" construction. BCD has been coordinating between all the parties listed to share the residential and commercial energy code update trainings. Last reviewed: July 2021 ",,"The state...

AI summary The document discusses interconnection standards in Oregon for combined heat and power (CHP) systems, including policies encouraging energy savings from CHP. It also mentions the Energy Trust of Oregon, which administers energy efficiency projects and allows CHP contributions toward long-term savings goals.

ty Commission issued an final order amending interconnection rules that reflected a number of adjustments, including raising the size-limit on customer generation capacity. Last Updated: July 2018 ","CHP in energy efficiency standards: CHP...

AI summary The text discusses the amendment of interconnection rules by the Commission, increasing the size-limit on customer generation capacity. It also outlines Pennsylvania's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS), which includes Combined Heat and Power (CHP) as an eligible resource, and mentions revenue streams and incentives available for CHP systems.

Resource Management Council (EERMC). Efforts include classroom trainings, webinars, focus groups and on site demonstrations, as well as the development of an array of compliance documentation tools. Last Updated: September 2020 ",,"The sta...

AI summary Rhode Island has implemented policies to support combined heat and power (CHP) deployment, including incentives and eligibility within its energy efficiency resource standard. The state also established a tariff for distributed generation interconnection, offering streamlined processes for CHP systems. However, no new CHP systems were deployed in 2018.

ber 2019 ",,"The state has limited policies in place that encourage CHP deployment. One new CHP system came online in South Carolina in 2018. ","Policy: South Carolina PSC Order, Docket No. 2005-387-E Description: In 2006, the South Caroli...

AI summary South Carolina has limited policies to encourage CHP deployment, with interconnection standards for small distributed generation and some financial support through loan programs, though no CHP projects have been funded by these programs to date. A biomass energy tax credit is available for biomass CHP systems.

stance for some CHP projects and has identified CHP as a resource to improve energy system resilience. Two new CHP systems came online in Tennessee in 2018. ","Policy: Tennessee Interconnection orders Description: On January 5, 2007, the T...

AI summary The Tennessee Regulatory Authority (TRA) issued orders in 2007 regarding interconnection standards, and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) adopted a modified version of PURPA 2005. TVA's Dispersed Power Production Program allows CHP systems to connect to TVA power lines, but there are currently no state policies designed to acquire energy savings or generation from CHP that apply to all forms of CHP.

aining/Outreach: SPEER has developed a statewide Energy Code Ambassador Program and these professionals have advanced training in the energy codes and provide peer-to-peer assistance to code officials and builders in their local areas, whi...

AI summary Texas has established policies and interconnection regulations that support combined heat and power (CHP) systems, including generous rules allowing up to 10 MW of distributed generation interconnection. Despite these policies, no new CHP systems were installed in Texas in 2018. SPEER and SECO also provide training and outreach programs to support energy code implementation.

ems of smaller sizes. Additionally, the rules establish customer-friendly timelines on approval or rejection of interconnection applications, ensuring proposed projects do not sit in regulatory limbo. For systems larger than 10 MW, a step-...

AI summary The text discusses the interconnection process for distributed generation systems in Texas, including timelines and tools for systems of various sizes. It also notes the absence of state-wide policies for acquiring energy savings or generation from CHP and highlights local PACE financing opportunities for CHP deployment in certain areas.