The Maine Public Utilities Commission has Chapter 324, Small Generator Interconnection Procedures which lists the procedures for interconnecting to Emera Maine’s distribution system. Interconnection Procedures: Complete Interconnection Application Level 1 Interconnection Application for Certified, Inverter-Based Generating Facilities Not Greater than 25 kW Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 Interconnection Application where: Level 2 - For certified generating facilities that pass certain specified screens and have a power rating of two megawatts (2MW) or less. The T&D Utility shall adopt procedures in accordance with § 11 for this level of review. Level 3 - For certified generating facilities that: (a) pass certain specified screens; (b) do not export power beyond the Point of Common Coupling; and (c) have a power rating of ten megawatts (10MW) or less. The T&D Utility shall adopt procedures in accordance with § 12 for this level of review. Level 4 - For all generating facilities that do not qualify for Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 interconnection review processes, and are not subject to the jurisdiction of FERC. The T&D Utility shall adopt procedures in accordance with § 13 for this level of review. Certificate of Completion Certificate of Completion to be completed and sent to utility prior to interconnection approval. Remit Interconnection Application Fee as set by the MPUC under Chapter 324 § 10.G., 11.I., 12.H., and 13.U. New Inverter Source Requirement from ISO-NE as of 9/1/2018 All inverter-based applications shall be certified per the requirements of UL 1741 SA as a grid support utility interactive inverter. Applications shall have the voltage and frequency trip points specified in Tables I and II of the Requirement Document (below). The inverters shall have the ride-through capability per abnormal performance category II of IEEE Std 1547-2018 (2nd ed.) as quoted in Tables III and IV of the Requirement Document. Other functions required by UL 1741 SA shall comply with the requirements specified in Table V of the Requirement Document. For functions not activiated by default, the inverter is compliant if tested to the manufacturers stated capability. Access the Requirement Document here. Level Nameplate Rating Application Fee Level 1 Inverter-Based Generators Not Greater than 25KW $100 Level 2 Generators Not Greater than 2MW $100 plus $2.00/KW Level 3 Non-Exporting Generators Not Greater than 10MW $100 plus $3.00/KW Level 4 All Generators Not Subject to FERC Jurisdiction $100 plus $4.00/KW ($2000 max) Execute Interconnection Agreement Level 1 Interconnection Agreement Level 2, 3, or 4 Interconnection Agreement Execute Net Energy Billing Agreement (if applicable) Completion of Facility Inspection by an Emera Maine Power System Technician. Emera Maine will inspect generating facilities that are 25 KW or larger, and reserves the right to inspect smaller facilities, prior to the system going live. Additional Documents related to Interconnection/Net Energy Billing: Interconnection Flowchart for Generators Interconnecting to Emera Maine (Bangor Hydro District) Interconnection Flowchart for Generators Interconnecting to Emera Maine (Maine Public District) Generator Interconnection Checklist Small Generator Interconnection Procedures Emera Maine Interconnection Guidelines (Note: Guidelines may be updated periodically) For questions about the Interconnection Process, please contact our Net Billing Coordinator: Phone: (207) 973-2607 Toll free: 1-855-770-3985 Email: NetBilling@emeramaine.com Related Information: Distribution Interconnection Queue Substation Transformer Nameplate Ratings Selling Energy Net Energy Billing Information (Chapter 313) Small Generator Aggregation Option Transmission system generator interconnections ARE under FERC jurisdiction and are administered by ISO New England (Bangor Hydro District) or Northern Maine ISA (Maine Public District). The procedures and application forms are provided in Chapters 22 and 23 of the ISO New England Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) and are located on the ISO website at https://www.iso-ne.com/participate/rules-procedures/tariff/oatt.. The technical requirements and submittal directions are described in http://www.iso-ne.com/genrtion_resrcs/nwgen_inter/index.html. Information on the Emera Maine transmission network can be found at: OASIS & Transmission information Transmission System Please Identify Your Service Area Click on your district on the map, or select a zip code or town from the lists. 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The Bangor Hydro District includes Hancock, Piscataquis and Washington Counties and most of Penobscot County. The Maine Public District serves Aroostook County and a small piece of Penobscot County. Because some information varies by District, please identify your District on the map above, or enter your town or zipcode. If you need information on both Districts, switch back and forth at any time by selecting the district selector button. If the browser you are using has cookies enabled, you will only have to make this selection once.( If your browser has cookies disabled your selection will be remembered until you close the browser, but not when you return to the site.)
Emera Maine provides electric delivery service to two areas – the Bangor Hydro District and the Maine Public District. The Bangor Hydro District includes Hancock, Piscataquis and Washington Counties and most of Penobscot County. The Maine Public District serves Aroostook County and a small piece of Penobscot County. Because some information varies by District, please identify your District on the map above, or enter your town or zipcode. If you need information on both Districts, switch back and forth at any time by selecting the district selector button. If the browser you are using has cookies enabled, you will only have to make this selection once.( If your browser has cookies disabled your selection will be remembered until you close the browser, but not when you return to the site.)