Generator Interconnection Information

As of November 1, 2006, all new Generator Interconnection requests shall be submitted to the Independent Entity.

Customers submitting Generation Interconnections should review the information on this site and in Attachment J and Attachment M of the Duke Energy Carolinas Open acess Transmission Tariff before submitting a request.  All new Generator Interconnection requests should be sent to the Independent Entity (Midwest ISO).  The request will be processed by the Independent Entity, however the study work (power flow/stability/other) will be performed by Duke Energy Carolinas under the direction of the Independent Entity. 

Contact Information as to where Generation Interconnection requests should be sent to or about billing can be found on the Contact Information page.

Customers requesting Generation Interconnection study results may download them from the following links: Duke Energy Carolinas IE Generator Interconnection Queue (after 11/01/06) or Duke Energy Carolinas Generator Interconnection Queue (before 11/01/06).

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Duke Energy Carolinas Generation Interconnection Queue:

Duke Energy Carolinas has only one (1) Generation Queue but to accurately reflect the Independent Entity's management of Duke Energy Carolinas Queue after November 1, 2006, there are two (2) separate databases, the Duke Energy Carolinas Generator Interconnection Queue (before 11/01/06) and the Duke Energy Carolinas IE Generator Interconnection Queue (after 11/01/06).  The request will be processed by the Independent Entity, however the study work (power flow/stability/other) will be performed by Duke Energy Carolinas under the direction of the Independent Entity.

• Summary of Duke Energy Carolinas Generator Interconnection Queue

• Duke Energy Carolinas Generator Interconnection Queue (before 11/01/06)

• Duke Energy Carolinas IE Generator Interconnection Queue (after 11/01/06)

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Large Generator Interconnection Processes (LGIP) Information:

The Large Generator Interconnection Processes (LGIP) applies as defined in Attachment J of the Tariff as any generator that is greater than 20 MW.  The following information applies to the LGIP:

• Application Form for Large Generating Facility - Appendix 1 to Attachment J of the Duke Energy Carolinas OATT
• Large Generator Interconnection Procedures - Attachment J of the Duke Energy Carolinas OATT
• Independent Entity LGIP Procedures
• Facility Interconnection Requirements
• Generator Power Factor Requirements
• Generator Site Interconnection Requirements
• Generation Modeling
• Guidelines for Generator Feasibility and System Impact Studies

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Small Generator Interconnection Processes (SGIP) Information:

The Small Generator Interconnection Process (SGIP) applies as defined in Attachment M of the Tariff as any generator that is Less than 20 MW.  The following information applies to the SGIP:

• Application Form for Small Generating Facility - Appendix 1 to Attachment M of the Duke Energy Carolinas OATT

• Small Generator Interconnection Procedures - Attachment M of the Duke Energy Carolinas OATT

• Facility Interconnection Requirements

• Generator Power Factor Requirements

• Generator Site Interconnection Requirements

• Generation Modeling

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Revision History:

• 05/19/09 -- Updated the address for the Summary of Duke Energy Carolinas Generator Interconnection Queue link.
• 02/16/09 -- Created page.

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