Interconnection
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Maine PUC Chapter 324 / Distribution Interconnections
The Maine Public Utilities Commission has issued rules and procedures for Small Generator Interconnections under Chapter 324. These rules and procedures establish statewide standards for the interconnection of small renewable energy facilities to the energy grid. The purpose of these rules and procedures is to increase the efficiency of the interconnection process, encourage the increased use of renewable energy and distributed generation. We have provided links to the forms and agreements that need to be completed in order to begin the process.
For an overview of the requirements, see CMP’s Sch B - Transmission & Distribution Interconnection Requirements for Generation, also known as "The Blue Book".
Chapter 324
CMP Distribution Generation Interconnections
- Please use the following link to obtain a copy of Chapter 324.
- Please NOTE Application Fees Per Chapter 324:
- Level 1 Application = $100
- Level 2 Application = $100 + $2 per kW
- Level 3 Application = $100 + $3 per kW
- Level 4 Application = $3,000
- Distributed Generation Project Costs
- For commercial customers submitting applications, please provide your tax id number
- As required by order of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, Small Generator Interconnection Applications will be evaluated under applicable screening criteria based on the overall AC generation capacity of the customer-generation facility at the point of interconnection.
- Please use the following link to access the most recent list of Central Maine Power’s Distribution Interconnection projects: Chapter 324 Level 4 Public Queue
- Website Cost Sharing
- Monthly Developer MPUC Process Presentation
- Level 2 Application Tracker
CMP Distributed Generation - Developer Self Perform PDF
CMP Transmission Services - Ch. 324 Distribution Generation Interconnections
- ISO New England Compliance Bulletin Mod 032
- CMP Inverter-Based DER Modeling and Source Requirement Document
- Monthly Developer Transmission Presentation
- Biweekly Report on Transmission Studies
- DG Cluster Study Workshop
- Have questions related to Reliability Committee (RC) Approval or i.3.9 Approval?
https://www.iso-ne.com/committees/reliability/reliability-committee/
https://www.iso-ne.com/system-planning/transmission-planning/proposed-plan-applications/
Monthly CMP Interconnections Question and Answer Webinar
Have questions about the Maine PUC Chapter 324 Level 4 interconnection process? Please join us the second Thursday of every month from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. for our monthly CMP Interconnections Question and Answer Session. The hour begins with a short PowerPoint presentation on the interconnection process, followed by a 45 minute question and answer session for attendees.
Interested in attending? Just send us an email at cmp.transmissionservices@cmpco.com and we will forward you a WebEx invitation for the next available Q&A session.
CMP Interconnection Application Request Portal
- Please fill out New Service Request online form prior to submitting portal application(s)
- Public Portal
- How to Apply Using the CMP Online Portal
Questions? Please contact us:
- Level 1 Applications: level-1-cmp-interconnection-department@cmpco.com
- Level 2 & 3 Applications: level-2-3-cmp-interconnection-department@cmpco.com
Forms and Agreements
You can access individual documents below in order to begin the process:
- Forms and Agreements 1: Definitions
- Forms and Agreements 2 - Level 1: Application for Certified, Inverter-Based Generating Facilities not greater than 25 kW
- Forms and Agreements 3 - Level 1: Interconnection Agreement
- Forms and Agreements 4 - Levels 2, 3 & 4: Interconnection Application
- Forms and Agreements 5 - Levels 2, 3, & 4: Interconnection Agreement
- Forms and Agreements 6: Certificate of Completion
Process Overview by Level
To request additional information concerning the process, please contact 207.629.2356.
Distributed Generation Developers Guide
The "Distributed Generation Developers Guide: From Interconnection Application to Commission and Energization" is written by DG project managers to provide developers with answers to most of their questions regarding processes.
Net Energy Billing
In-depth Net Energy Billing Information/Application (In order to apply for Customer Net Energy Billing you will need to fill out the required Chapter 313 Application, this is IN ADDITION to the Interconnection)