Small Generator Interconnection Procedures (SGIP)

http://www.bpa.gov/energy-and-services/transmission/business-practicesThis page provides information on submitting a Small Generator Interconnection Request. A Small Generator can be a generator or an aggregation of generators, whose single or combined generating capacity is greater than 0.2 MW and equal to or less than 20 MW.

The interconnection of Small Generating Facilities to the Federal Columbia River Transmission System (FCRTS) is governed by Attachment N to BPA's Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT).

• Small Generator Interconnection Business Practice
• Open Access Transmission Tariff
• Attachment N (SGIP)

The Small Generator Interconnection Procedures (SGIP) provides the procedural framework for moving from a submitted Interconnection Request to a completed interconnection for generators of 20 MW or less (nameplate). BPA's Small Generator Interconnection Business Practice provides greater practical detail and should be consulted for specific questions. For any other questions, please contact the appropriate Transmission Account Executive, or the SGIP Administrator.

• BPA Contacts and Administrator’s  for Interconnections and Related Matters

Should a Small Generator wish to interconnect under Network Resource Interconnection Service, any such request will be studied under the Large Generator Interconnection Procedures.
 

OATT Draft Study Agreement Appendices

• Interconnection Feasibility (FES)
• Interconnection Facilities (FAS)
• Interconnection System Impact (ISIS)

Technical Interconnection Standards

Please also refer to the BPA Standards and Requirements:

• Technical Requirements for Interconnection
• Metering Application Guide
• RAS Talking Points
• Definition of Qualified Change

Submitting an SGIP Interconnection Request

A pre-application consultation of up to two hours may be scheduled with BPA at no cost to review the potential technical issues a new project may face. Submit a request for a pre-application consultation to interconnection@bpa.gov. An SGIP Interconnection Request begins with the submittal of the appropriate form in Attachment 2 of the SGIP, and an initial deposit of $2,500 is required. The request must also be accompanied by a demonstration of Site Control. See links for instructions.

• New Interconnection Customer Instructions
• Small Generator Interconnection Request - Attachment 2  
• Payment and Remittance Instructions
• Site Control

Signed Interconnection Requests may be scanned and submitted as email attachments to interconnection@bpa.gov. Please cc your Transmission Account Executive and the SGIP Administrator on email submittals The time a request is received establishes its position and its priority within the interconnection Queue. Once the Interconnection Request has been reviewed for completeness and validity, a Scoping Meeting will be scheduled to discuss alternative interconnection options, exchange and analyze information and to determine the potential feasible points of interconnection.

Related Links

Reports	Small Generator Materials	Forms
BPA FERC Order 845 Study Report Study Cost Averages Report Interconnection Request Queue	Attachment N (SGIP) Open Access Transmission Tariff Site Transmission Business Practices Capital Investment Acquisition Process and Customer Deliverables SGIP Process Timeline	SGIP Request - Attachment 2 Payment and Remittance Instructions New Customer Instructions