Vermont Public Utility Commission Issues Order for 350 kW Solar Power System in Bennington

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The Vermont Public Utility Commission has issued an order resolving an interconnection issue and granting a certificate of public good (CPG) to a 350 kW solar power system in Bennington, Vermont. The system, proposed by Tim Apps, will be a roof-mounted solar net-metering system at 261 Phyllis Lane. The order addresses concerns raised by Green Mountain Power Corporation (GMP), the interconnecting utility, and requires the Applicant to meet certain conditions to ensure system stability and reliability.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Vermont Public Utility Commission has issued an order resolving an interconnection issue for a 350 kW solar power system in Bennington, Vermont.
  • The system, proposed by Tim Apps, will be a roof-mounted solar net-metering system at 261 Phyllis Lane.
  • Green Mountain Power Corporation (GMP) raised concerns about the proposed interconnection, which have been addressed by the Applicant.
  • The order requires the Applicant to meet several conditions to ensure system stability and reliability, including:

+ Construction of a three-phase 1/0 AAAC line extension approximately 150' in length.

+ Installation of a GMP remote terminal unit (RTU) or PCC recloser.

+ Installation of a three-phase set of 40T fuses at the take-off pole.

+ Limitation of overvoltage contribution according to IEEE Std. 1547 section 7.4.

+ Compliance with the Inverter Source Requirement Document of ISO New England (ISO-NE SRD).

+ Execution of a Project Notice to Proceed with GMP's Distribution Designer.

+ Execution of a Generator Interconnection Agreement.

  • The Applicant has agreed to all conditions listed in GMP's August 22, 2023, letter.
  • The Commission deems a CPG issued for the Project, and the Applicant must commission the project within one year.

Statistics:

  • The proposed solar power system is 350 kW.
  • The system will be located at 261 Phyllis Lane in Bennington, Vermont.
  • Green Mountain Power Corporation (GMP) has raised concerns about the proposed interconnection.
  • The Applicant has agreed to meet several conditions to ensure system stability and reliability.
  • The Commission has deemed a CPG issued for the Project.
  • The Applicant must commission the project within one year.

Sources:

Vermont Public Utility Commission, Case No. 22-3252-NMR, Application of Tim Apps for a certificate of public good for a 350.0 kW solar net-metered electric power system in Bennington, Vermont (12/27/2023).