5.500 INTERCONNECTION PROCE FOR PROPOSED ELECTRIC GENERATION RESOURCES DURE S Applicability This Rule applies to all proposed interconnections of Generation Resources within the State of Vermont which are not lawfully subject to ISO-NE interconnection rules or successor rules approved by FERC. This Rule does not apply to facilities within the State of Vermont that were interconnected or had obtained all necessary approvals for interconnection with electric power transmission or distribution systems prior to 60 business days after the effective date of this Rule. Definitions Affected System any electric system that is either directly or indirectly connected to – the Interconnecting Utility's electric system that could be adversely affected by the interconnection and parallel operation of the Interconnection Requester's Generation Resource. Application a request for interconnection initiated by either 1) the completed – Registration Form or Application Form under Rule 5.100 or 2) the completed Standard Application Form provided by the Board for the interconnection of Generation Resources, the $300 Application fee, documentation of site control, and information regarding certification or Underwriters Laboratory listing of the Interconnection Requester's Generation Resource. The Board may revise the Standard Application Form from time to time, as necessary. Automatic Disconnect Device an electronic or mechanical switch used to isolate a – circuit or piece of equipment from a source of power without the need for human intervention. Board the Vermont Public Service Board. – Generation Capacity - the maximum AC electric output a generator can produce under specific conditions at point of connection to utility. Disconnect (verb) To isolate a circuit or equipment from a source of If isolation is – accomplished with a solid-state device, "disconnect" shall mean to cease the transfer of power. Disconnection the of a circuit or equipment being disconnected from a source of – power. Distribution Study a System Impact Study conducted at the distribution level. – Emergency a situation in which continued interconnection of a Generation Resource – is imminently likely to result in significant disruption of service or endanger life or property. Facilities Study a study to determine which Interconnection Facilities or – System Upgrades are necessary for interconnection of the Generation Resource.
5.500 INTERCONNECTION PROCE DURE S FOR PROPOSED ELECTRIC GENERATION RESOURCES Applicability This Rule applies to all proposed interconnections of Generation Resources within the State of Vermont which are not lawfully subject to ISO-NE interconnection rules or successor rules approved by FERC. This Rule does not apply to facilities within the State of Vermont that were interconnected or had obtained all necessary approvals for interconnection with electric power transmission or distribution systems prior to 60 business days after the effective date of this Rule. Definitions Affected System – any electric system that is either directly or indirectly connected to the Interconnecting Utility's electric system that could be adversely affected by the interconnection and parallel operation of the Interconnection Requester's Generation Resource. Application – a request for interconnection initiated by either 1) the completed Registration Form or Application Form under Rule 5.100 or 2) the completed Standard Application Form provided by the Board for the interconnection of Generation Resources, the $300 Application fee, documentation of site control, and information regarding certification or Underwriters Laboratory listing of the Interconnection Requester's Generation Resource. The Board may revise the Standard Application Form from time to time, as necessary. Automatic Disconnect Device – an electronic or mechanical switch used to isolate a circuit or piece of equipment from a source of power without the need for human intervention. Board – the Vermont Public Service Board. Generation Capacity - the maximum AC electric output a generator can produce under specific conditions at point of connection to utility. Disconnect (verb) – To isolate a circuit or equipment from a source of If isolation is accomplished with a solid-state device, "disconnect" shall mean to cease the transfer of power. Disconnection – the of a circuit or equipment being disconnected from a source of power. Distribution Study – a System Impact Study conducted at the distribution level. Emergency – a situation in which continued interconnection of a Generation Resource is imminently likely to result in significant disruption of service or endanger life or property. Facilities Study – a study to determine which Interconnection Facilities or System Upgrades are necessary for interconnection of the Generation Resource.