Updates: Last updated in February/March 2017, with exception of Hosting Capacity map & supporting Portal documents. Error: Please call us at 1-800-752-6633 to complete this request. We thank the Commission for approving the November 2, 2020 Petition To Publish Certain Information about Applications in the Interconnection Queue, as we believe it will improve the interconnection process. PECO is committed to providing safe and reliable service for customers while also supporting the interconnection of customer-owned renewable energy and Distributed Energy Resources (DER), like solar. These values are representative of the total amount of DG that is installed on the feeders and networks associated with the area substation. The library zone below is used to load resources. The Company continues to question the Commissions intentions and displays a general lack of urgency in this matter. That meant solar developers had zero access to critical power grid connection information, substation status, and other local solar plant connections. These forecasts have uncertainties, such as weather and hourly load curves, as well as the typical inherent forecasting error, including, but not limited to economic drivers, customer decisions and/or behavior, and forecasted DERs. Implementing energy-efficient equipment can help you save money and cut your energy consumption by 2040%.*. You may submit a formal request for DER interconnection at a specific site online. Each section is further subdivided into quarter-sections (1/2 mile X 1/2 mile). stream Any other transfer to third parties will not take place unless this is justified on the basis of applicable data protection regulations or if pv magazine is legally obliged to do so. Really hope utilities and leaders are thoughtful about more consistent updates to these portals (live data, in an ideal world) to improve results across the board. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Don't miss a single report, infographic, or podcast! endobj It does not appear on display pages. Synchronous Generation and System Fault Current Limitations. endobj Each township is subdivided into 36 sections (1 mile X 1 mile). Please turn on JavaScript and try again. The IREC paper describes how some utilities have worked to ensure accurate inputs to their hosting capacity analysis, and use automated flags to identify anomalous modeling results. However, if the Commission does not apply greater pressure for action, hosting capacity may continue to be a largely performative exercise without providing tangible benefits to Minnesota stakeholders and electric customers. However, the developers obligation to take on power grid risk slowed efficient markets from forming. Hosting Capacity is the amount of distributed energy that can be placed without requiring system upgrades or effecting power quality. But, the paper adds, a comprehensive effort would likely include other checks not described here, as no utility claims to have performed a comprehensive validation effort. As raised in a July 2020 Order by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, an improved hosting capacity analysis could be used to streamline the interconnection process of plugging solar into the electric grid. The service requires full JavaScript support in order to view this website. Zoom in (+) and zoom out (-) icons are available to the left of the search tool bar. However, the map is only updated on an annual basis (number 3), making it considerably less useful for those who need an accurate depiction of grid capacity. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. However, ILSR feels there are three issues worth addressing in this docket: 1) Xcel slows the adoption of cost-effective distributed generation, 2) Xcel has not fulfilled the requirements outlined in the Public Utility Commissions July 2020 Order, and 3) Xcel could do more to advance toward the ultimate goal: delivering its customers more cost-effective clean energy by integrating hosting capacity analysis with the interconnection process. If specific system impact studies are required, and ComEd system modifications are found to be necessary, the study results will include an indicative cost estimate for the system modifications to accommodate the DER. Hosting capacity analysis provides an opportunity to accommodate significant potential growth in distributed solar resources and ILSRs solar adoption model forecasts suggest that theres an urgency to action: within five years, distributed solar deployment could push the margins of Xcels hosting capacity. In this role, she contributes to blog posts, podcasts, video content, and interactive features. Your completed pre-application and associated fees (in the form of a check or money order, only; do not send cash) should be sent to the following address: ComEdAttn: Interconnection Services Department2Lincoln Center, 9th FloorOakbrook Terrace, IL 60181Email our Interconnection Team. 1 0 obj The analyses represent the overall feeder level hosting capacity only, and do not account for all factors that could impact interconnection costs (including substation constraints). For the Stage 2 displays, each circuit's hosting capacity is determined by evaluating the potential power system criteria violations as a result of large PV solar systems with an AC nameplate rating starting at and gradually increasing from 300 kW interconnecting to three phase distribution lines. Locational System Relief Value, or LSRV, is one component of the Value Stack that makes up compensation for Distributed Energy Resources (DER) under the Value of DER structure (pdf). Seven states now require utilities to produce solar hosting capacity maps: California, Nevada, Minnesota, New York, Maryland, New Jersey, and Connecticut, according to Yochi Zakai, an attorney at Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger, LLP, who wrote the IREC paper and represents IREC in state proceedings. In general, this section applies to smaller generators (e.g., Residential Power Projects). Modeling experts could determine what those additional checks should be, the paper says. Please see Part 466 for specific qualification requirements (screens) for each interconnection level. What makes feeder locations a greater risk threat in Minnesota than in New York or California? . For timely updates, followJohn Farrellon Twitter, our energy work onFacebook, or sign up to get theEnergy Democracy weekly update. The service requires full cookie support in order to view this website. www.tdworld.com is using a security service for protection against online attacks. Log in using your email address if you've already registered. Examples include new loads, undergrounding projects, new circuits, voltage, and reliability. 1885 Clements Rd, Unit 218 It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Southern California Edison's hosting maps contain a built-in function enabling users . LSRV areas will display a status of Eligible on the Hosting Capacity map under LSRV Area Information. For more on LSRV, VDER and the Value stack, visit our Private Generation Tariffs page. The 8,760-hour forecasts are for informational purposes. Have questions about how to utilize and navigate the platform? See Xcel Energys hosting capacity map for Minnesota below. You may revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future, in which case your personal data will be deleted immediately. Inaccurate results were also found in a different type of hosting capacity map produced by PG&E and two other California utilities, the IREC paper says: maps showing the capacity for added load on a circuit, such as electric vehicles. It does not appear on display pages. This article originally posted atilsr.org. It does not appear on display pages. The substation capacity may also be supplying additional load for another network and/or radial load area. A potential applicant may submit a formal written request form along with a non-refundable fee for a pre-application report on a proposed project at a specific site. Error: Please call us at 1-800-752-6633 to complete this request. Link leads to external site, Share to LinkedIn. Xcel should be encouraged to update the hosting analyses monthly, or simply more regularly, he said. 12 of the July 2020 Order, the Commission directed the Company, to the extent practicable, show the actual locations of distribution system lines instead of broad blocks of color on the HCA map. ComEd Net Metering & Interconnection Audio Transcript, Application - For level 1 Distributed Generation, Application - For Level 2,3 and 4 Distributed Generation, Electric Interconnection of Distributed Generation Facilities -Part 466, 25kWor less, lab certified inverter based DG facility, 10MVA or less, the DG facility does not export power, 10MVA or less that do not qualify for Levels 1 through 3, The substation where the interconnection is proposed, The feeder where the interconnection is proposed, The projects queue position relative to other Distributed Generation or Distributed Storage Resource Projects proposed for interconnection to the same ComEd electric facilities, The estimated kilowatts of potential Distributed Generation or Distributed Storage Resource Projects capacity or increase in Distributed Generation or Distributed Storage Resource Projects capacity on the feeder or substation where the project is proposed, The range of costs in which the projects estimated cost to interconnect falls. The highest capacity locations are seen in dark blue. ComEd has assembled the answers to some A decade ago, resources for scouting viable locations for new distributed energy resources (DER) simply did not exist. If you are considering the option of connecting a generator to a utility's electric distribution system, you must meet certain requirements before moving forward. The utility will also have to provide downloadable data of line segments with limitations they may have for adding capacity at different connection spots. Circuit configurations can change for various reasons. Please enable scripts and reload this page. Interconnection Guidelines(pdf). The Commission should accept Xcel Energys 2020 Hosting Capacity Analysis Report, but set more parameters around its implementation. pv magazine offers daily updates of the latest photovoltaics news. 742 Pre Emption Road Xcel slows the adoption of cost-effective distributed generation. Electricity Forum publishes Electricity Today T&D Magazine and Intelligent Power Today Industrial Electrical Magazine. Solar developers take on module manufacturing risk. That could potentially generate around 20 million kWh. A decade ago, resources for scouting viable locations for new distributed energy resources (DER) simply did not exist. Please contact our Customer Care Center if you have questions. Call us at 1-855-433-2700 during normal business hours to speak with a ComEd Energy Efficiency Program representative. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. email the ComEd DER Interconnection team. Hosting Capacity is an estimate of the amount of DER that may be accommodated under current configurations at the overall circuit level without significant systemupgradesto address adverse impacts to power quality or reliability. An expedited review of the interconnection request under Levels 1 - 3 is available provided the proposed DG facility passes the screens outlined in Part 466 and does not require construction of facilities by ComEd to protect reliability and accommodate the interconnection of the DG facility. The map sections indicate potential capacity by AC kilowatts with a link to to ComEds recently upgraded Interconnection and Net Metering homepage. Please enable JavaScript on your browser and try again. In at least five more states, regulators are considering requiring utilities to produce such maps, or to improve the maps they are already publishing, Zakai said: Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Our interactive portal can help guide decisions regarding the interconnection of resources. From schools, local government buildings and fire and police stations to offices, medical facilities and more, each facility has a room storing networking equipment or at least a small server stack. Apply Now. Register with an email address to update your login credentials. No matter the size of your IT room, the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program has incentives to keep your critical IT infrastructure running efficiently. Frequently Asked Questions to provide guidance to common interconnection application inquiries. Link leads to external site, Share to Twitter. As outlined in an earlier pv magazine USA article, these still-young hosting capacity maps havent always shown the most accurate information, meaning that solar developers might not have reached out to customers in these regions. Please be mindful of our community standards. WASHINGTON - As the Illinois solar market grows from the Future Energy Jobs Act, the largest utility in the state has posted a planning tool to identify potential PV capacity in their service territory. Here are links to several Hosting Capacity Maps intended for solar developers. This map does not restrict applications from being submitted for a particular circuit, but rather is a tool to inform applicants on the amount of generation a circuit has the potential to host without the need for significant system upgrades at the customer's cost. ComEd anticipates that the Interconnection Queue data will typically be updated monthly. You may not have a full-fledged data center but your facility has a space housing your server or at least some networking equipment. As a result, the smaller 200 kWac project was told that the substation was full, and that it would have to share a roughly $650,000 upgrade cost, potentially delaying the project until the upgrades were complete. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) When was the last time you replaced your IT closets UPS? Properly designed, the hosting capacity maps offer the ability to look closely at our power grid resources. o Customer/Utility information sharing portal w/maps showing DER hosting capacity & locations where EV . You will be redirected once the validation is complete. ComEd's electric distribution system is dynamic and ComEd will provide periodic updates to the hosting capacity map. Questions? Most of these projects wont need high-voltage transmission lines, but instead can connect to the grid directly where customers are using power, or where there is excess capacity. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has required that Xcel Energy, the largest electricity provider in Minnesota, conduct annual hosting capacity analysis reports since 2016. Utility National Grid operates in Rhode Island and illustrates local line capacities with its HCA map. But the inefficient air conditioning units preventing your servers from overheating may be costing you more in energy costs and maintenance fees every month. Supporters agreed that the Companys participation in greater inter-developer transparency could facilitate cost-sharing in line upgrades and would be an improvement from the current cost-causer pays model. Why is Connecting Clean Energy to the Grid So Hard? For example, the 18 sections of Oak Park Township capacity range from 612 to 909 kW, and total 13,260 kW of photovoltaic power. Hosting Capacity is an estimate of the amount of DER that may be accommodated without adversely impacting power quality or reliability under current configurations and without requiring infrastructure upgrades. You may submit your application for Level 1 Distributed Generation Interconnection or Levels 2, 3 or 4 Distributed Generation online. After your application is determined to be complete, and the applicable fees are paid, ComEd will perform any necessary screening and/or studies based on the information provided as part of the application, such as specific location, generation size, and type. This content is protected by copyright and may not be reused. uqJF$ pv magazine offers daily updates of the latest photovoltaics news. Select one or more editions for targeted, up to date information delivered straight to your inbox. Toll Free: 855-824-6131, The Electricity Forum Inc. (USA) 4 0 obj Xcel petitioned to, as mentioned in the Hosting Capacity Analysis report, allow publicly posting additional information on CSGs in the interconnection queue, including feeder name, currently expected in-service date, and indicative interconnection cost. ILSR supports the publication of this information, as an interest in greater transparency was raised in the October 2, 2020 convening of the Distributed Generation Working Group. Each substation and feeder where an interconnection will be made will be identified in the reported data by a unique index number assigned for the purpose of reporting interconnection queue information hereunder, and not by any geographic or operational designation or description. This process is automatic. The Electricity Forum (In Canada) Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Computer Room Air Conditioning Unit (CRAC) Older equipment can cost your facility more money on energy costs and maintenance. Beyond the pending integration into interconnection, California utilities have additional features on their hosting capacity maps that ILSR believes should be implemented in Minnesota. To similarly incorporate hosting capacity analysis into the Xcel interconnection processs fast track screens would support the development of distributed energy resources in Minnesota by reducing costs and time for project development, and would direct project development to locations with existing grid capacity. Also, the map is taken from data as of a point in time and updated as of the date indicated in the pop-up display on the map, and therefore may not reflect current conditions in a given area. Read our policy. The Commission then fined the Company one million dollars (about 0.0007 of their annual 2020 revenue). Solar hosting capacity maps, now required in seven states, show where solar can be added on a distribution circuit without incurring any grid expensebut only if those maps are accurate. A technical error has occurred. For these reasons, the installed and queued DG values in the data pop-ups have been included and will be updated on a monthly basis. Californias process to incorporate hosting capacity analysis into the interconnection process began in 2014, so we understand that this will take some time. Please note that issues related to circuit protection require further analysis to make a definitive determination of hosting capacity. However, printable, mailable forms are available: Ifmailing in your forms,the completed application and associated fees (in the form of a check or money order, only; do not send cash) should be sent to the following address: ComEdAttn: Interconnection Services Department2Lincoln Center, 9th FloorOakbrook Terrace, IL 60181Email our Interconnection Team1-630-576-8158, This document provides guidance and technical standards applicable to Interconnection Customers planning to install and operate a generator interconnected to the ComEd distribution system. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this. RE: Docket E002/M-20-812 In the Matter of Xcel Energys 2020 Hosting Capacity Report. Its also clear that hosting capacity could play an important role in addressing timeliness in processing the interconnection of distributed energy resources. GwfaaLLI'U:gp*= G}.a[8. If you have more to contribute, please comment with a link. You can remove a saved URL to remember another. Additionally, government permitting procedures designed to minimize environmental and land use impacts are independent of our interconnection process and may limit the suitability of a particular site. The risks could be mitigated somewhat by knowing the power grid well, or by tracking down an insider willing to answer specific questions. Our new report details these companies rapid expansion, the growing resistance, and the pressing need for federal policy interventions. Xcel Energy celebrates its reputation as a national leader in renewable energy with the nations largest community solar program, which gives customers cleaner energy options and more control over their energy use. This pride in marketing often doesnt align with the utilitys actions. By submitting this form you agree to pv magazine using your data for the purposes of publishing your comment. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Multiple states require electric utilities to share their power grid data with solar developers. Solar developers take on module manufacturing risk. Why Minnesotas Community Solar Program is the Best, Feds Should Collect Better Data for Fairer Markets and Energy Justice. To smooth the process of integrating DER, ComEd is developing and implementing technologies, like a hosting capacity map, so stakeholders can make informed decisions about where to install generation, like PV, as well as technologies to accelerate the interconnection process for smaller quantities of generation. Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and similar chain dollar stores are targeting vulnerable communities across the US. Interconnection is the process of connecting a distributed generation system to the electric grid. In Why Utilities in Minnesota and Other States Need to Plan for More Competition, ILSR found that Xcel Energys forecasts for distributed solar, including customer-sited and community solar, are significantly low in light of existing trends and comparative models. It may be easy to under-invest in a robust hosting capacity analysis if the utility (and regulators) under-count potential distributed solar development. 216B.2425, subdivision 8, to support the continued development of distributed generation resources.. Each circuit's hosting capacity is determined by evaluating impacts of DER along the three phase distribution mainline. What this does indicate is that a densely populated community like Oak Park would most likely have to get the majority of its solar and renewable electricity from outside its boundaries to reach the statewide RPS goal of 25%. Your contributions support local solutions. Peak and Minimum Load Duration Curves The 3-year, 8,760 network forecast utilizes the General Electric-Multi-Area Reliability Simulation (GE-MARS) program to modify the actual hourly loads from the previous year based on monthly energy distribution from the previous year, forecasted peak demand, and energy send-out. Oak Park, according to the PlanItGreen Report Card, a joint project of the Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation and Seven Generations Ahead, uses about 325 million kWh. As for load capacity, it is important to understand that load capacity varies hourly throughout the year, depending on demand; if load capacity shows up as zero at one location and time, that doesnt mean that it is zero year-round. Minnesota is one of seven states that require utilities to conduct hosting capacity analysis and present their results in a map resource. The Commission should, after considering stakeholder input in Docket No. Your email address will not be published. View interconnection queue information for all Distributed Generation or Distributed Storage Resource Projects. Our Electrical Training Institute is a leader in electrical training, through public enrolment electrical courses as well as on-line electrical training courses and webinars. Your email address will not be published. Featured photo credit: Victoria Catterson via Flickr (CC BY 2.0). The LSRV is an added credit for DER installations in eligible areas where the utility grid would benefit from additional generation capacity. The Hosting Capacity Map shows a considerable disparity among communities in mile by mile sections with some able to host only 100-200 kWs to some with capacities of over 3,000 kW. The Companys actions can also run counter to the purpose of the hosting capacity analysis reports, as set by Minn. Stat. In general, this section applies to larger generators (e.g., Commercial Wind Farms, Biomass or Solar Projects). As of today, that big solar power plant is still pending, but the small one is complete. The ComEd Energy Efficiency Program is funded in compliance with state law. The Company requested that the Commission excuse the complaints from the Quality of Service Plan, a request that the Commission denied. Southern California Edison provides one such example of a more thorough hosting capacity map that includes criteria violation values. The hosting capacity map is offered free of charge and correspondingly is not as accurate as the next steps for obtaining more specific information. Here are a few upgrades you can implement to help you get started: Airflow management - Reduce energy use up to 20% by preventing cool supply air from mixing with the hot air released from IT equipment. If you want to cooperate with us and would like to reuse some of our content, please contact: editors@pv-magazine.com. While hosting capacity analysis can be valuable as a data point, it could be an even better tool for distributed solar adoption. We provide localized 8,760 hour forecasts to assist developers in considering the application of DER in our service territory. LSRV areas will display a status of "Eligible" on the Hosting Capacity map under "LSRV Area Information.". Whether youre a customer, contractor, or developer, our interactive maps can help you identify potential sites for private generation. The LSRV is an added credit for DER installations in eligible areas where the utility grid would benefit from additional generation capacity. We also offer comprehensive global coverage of the most important solar markets worldwide. The Commission should set a deadline and intermediate goals for the ultimate integration of hosting capacity analysis with the interconnection process. Owner signs deal, $2,5000 payment made for PE-stamped one line & interconnection application 3. Grid security is a vital issue, but we fear it may serve as an excuse to further delay the interconnection of distributed generation. endobj If you have any issues viewing the data, please It divides the ComEd service territory into townships (6 miles X 6 miles). No matter the facility type, you can improve the overall energy efficiency of your IT room and keep your computer equipment running while also saving money. Properly designed, the hosting capacity maps offer the ability to look closely at our power grid resources. <> We continue to believe such an approach would risk grid security and customer privacy, confidentiality and security as described in more detail in Section III below and in attachment E. Therefore, we again provide a heat map view of available hosting capacity. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The IREC paper advises utilities to be pro-active in ensuring the accuracy of the mapsto save time for utility customers siting and designing new solar installations, and also for utility engineers performing interconnection studies. Southern California Edisons hosting maps contain a built-in function enabling users to filter sites based on available capacity above a certain threshold. PG&E, after conducting validation work, conceded that the solar results were erroneous, says the IREC paper. Granularity increases as users zoom in. Estimated savings based on average retail price of $0.08 per kWh for commercial customers based on 2018 Energy Information Administration data for the state of Illinois. This is necessary, because developer complaints have continued to the present. The analyses presented in these displays provide the feeder level hosting capacity for the distribution circuits evaluated. The hosting capacity map utilizes the United States Public Land Survey System (US PLSS) to present results. Where applicable, ComEd will offer an interconnection agreement. Please enable cookies on your browser and try again. Each township is subdivided into 36 sections (1 mile X 1 mile). A hosting capacity map displays a high-level estimate of the available hosting capacity for adding DG. The six other states requiring hosting capacity analysis are California, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, and Maryland. Source: Data has been sourced from multiple National Grid groups and incorporated into this Portal by National Grid's IMAP team. A legend can also be found in the top left corner of the map. Each substation and feeder where an interconnection will be made will be identified in the reported data by a unique index number assigned for the purpose of reporting interconnection queue information hereunder, and not by any geographic or operational designation or description. We publish electrical technical handbooks and associated digital magazine advertising supplements.
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