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We are pleased to announce a new process that has been implemented for potential Distributed Energy Resource (DER) customers. This optional DER pre-application provides information regarding anticipated system reinforcements required to support interconnecting a DER to PPL Electric Utilities distribution system. This includes an estimated timeline and costs based on load projections and the system configuration as of the date of the request.
- A DER pre-application can be requested for up to two generation nameplate sizes (kW) of the same generation type/energy source and at the same geographical location. This helps customers and developers determine how interconnection costs/timelines may vary depending on the size of the generator.
- To cover PPL Electric Utilities costs associated with this analysis, a flat fee of $750 per DER pre-application must be paid prior to processing though ACH (Automated Clearing House) or by check. There is no limit on the number of DER pre-applications that can be submitted as long as pre-application fees are paid for each submission. This fee is non-refundable and cannot be applied to past or future Interconnection Application fees.
- Processing of each DER pre-application will take approximately one month and will be dependent on the timeliness of pre-application fees being paid.
- A DER pre-application analysis will provide many of the system reinforcements that a full study covers as part of the Interconnection Application. The pre-application will capture the costliest and longest lead time elements of interconnections, such as substation or significant line upgrades; however, it will not be all encompassing.
- The pre-application results are not binding on PPL Electric and do not waive or replace the customer or developer’s requirement to submit an interconnection application as the pre-application does not establish a queue position.
While the DER pre-application is open to all customers and developers, we expect this new process to be most useful to developers of large interconnection projects (>= 500 kW nameplate) . Understanding potentially significant order-of-magnitude costs for prospective interconnection projects can be beneficial in making informed decisions. This is an optional step which provides high-level information regarding anticipated system upgrades as well as estimated costs based on recent system data.
Download, complete and email the pre-application to DERapplications@pplweb.com