Vermont Public Utility Commission Resolves Interconnection Issue and Approves Amended Net-Metering Project

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The Vermont Public Utility Commission has resolved an interconnection issue and approved a minor amendment to a net-metering project in Hinesburg, Vermont. The amendment, proposed by David O'Donnell, involves moving the net-metering system from the ground to a roof and reducing its capacity to 12.98 kW. The commission has determined that the interconnection issue has been resolved due to the CPG Holder's representation that it will construct and operate the amended project in accordance with the requirements described in Green Mountain Power Corporation's June 17, 2022, filing.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Vermont Public Utility Commission has issued an order resolving an interconnection issue and approving a minor amendment to a net-metering project in Hinesburg, Vermont.
  • The amended project involves moving the net-metering system from the ground to a roof and reducing its capacity to 12.98 kW.
  • The commission has determined that the CPG Holder, David O'Donnell, will cover the cost of the distribution transformer upgrade and that the inverters used for the amended project will comply with the Inverter Source Requirement Document of ISO New England.
  • The commission has established a commissioning deadline for the amended project, which is subject to the requirements described in the May 16, 2022, order in Case No. 22-1251-NMR.
  • The order affects the net-metering project located at 353 Silver Street in Hinesburg, Vermont.
  • The amended project is subject to the requirements set forth in Rule 5.109(A) of the Vermont Public Utility Commission's rules.

Statistics:

  • 12.98 kW: The reduced capacity of the net-metering system in the amended project.
  • June 13, 2022: The date on which David O'Donnell submitted a proposed minor amendment to the approved 15 kW ground-mounted net-metering project.
  • June 17, 2022: The date on which Green Mountain Power Corporation filed a letter raising concerns about the proposed interconnection of the amended project.
  • October 26, 2022: The date on which the CPG Holder filed a response to the concerns raised by GMP.
  • 22-2229-PET: The case number assigned to the request of David O'Donnell for a minor amendment to the 22-1251-NMR order.
  • 22-1251-NMR: The case number for the original order entered on May 16, 2022.

Sources:

  • [Public Order](https://www.dps.vermont.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/22-2229-PET-Order.pdf)
  • [Public Utility Commission Case No. 22-1251-NMR](https://www.dps.vermont.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/22-1251-NMR-Order.pdf)