Small Generator Interconnection Process

The Maine Public Utilities Commission has Chapter 324, Small Generator Interconnection Procedures which lists the procedures for interconnecting to Bangor Hydro's distribution system.

Interconnection Procedures:

1. Complete Interconnection Application
1. Level 1 Interconnection Application for Certified, Inverter-Based Generating Facilities Not Greater than 10 kW
2. Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 Interconnection Application where:
1. Level 2 - For certified generating facilities that pass certain specified screens and have a power rating of two megawatts (2MW) or less. The T&D Utility shall adopt procedures in accordance with § 9 for this level of review.
2. Level 3 - For certified generating facilities that: (a) pass certain specified screens; (b) do not export power beyond the Point of Common Coupling; and (c) have a power rating of ten megawatts (10MW) or less. The T&D Utility shall adopt procedures in accordance with § 10 for this level of review.
3. Level 4 - For all generating facilities that do not qualify for Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 interconnection review processes, and are not subject to the jurisdiction of FERC. The T&D Utility shall adopt procedures in accordance with § 11 for this level of review.


2. Remit Interconnection Application Fee as set by the MPUC under Chapter 324 § 8.G., 9.I., 10.H., and 11.U.
   



Level	Nameplate Rating	Application Fee
Level 1	Inverter-Based Generators Not Greater than 10KW	$50
Level 2	Generators Not Greater than 2MW	$50 plus $1.00/KW
Level 3	Non-Exporting Generators Not Greater than 10MW	$100 plus $1.50/KW
Level 4	All Generators Not Subject to FERC Jurisdiction	$100 plus $2.00/KW ($400 max)



3. Execute Interconnection Agreement
1. Level 1 Interconnection Agreement
2. Level 2, 3, or 4 Interconnection Agreement
4. Execute Net Energy Billing Agreement (if applicable)
5. Completion of Facility Inspection by a Bangor Hydro Power System Technician.
   Bangor Hydro MUST inspect the generating facility PRIOR to the system going live.

Additional Documents related to Interconnection/Net Energy Billing:

• Chapter 315 Small Generator Aggregation
• Chapter 325 Community-Based Renewable Energy Pilot Program
• Small Generator Interconnection Procedures
• Bangor Hydro Interconnection Guidelines (Note: Guidelines may be updated periodically)

If you have any questions about the Interconnection Process, please contact our Net Billing Coordinator:

Phone: (207) 973-2510
Toll free: (855) 770-3985
Email: NetBilling@bhe.com