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Eversource Energy (d/b/a) — Eversource Energy — Technical Presentation (June 2021)
31 slides from Eversource Energy (d/b/a)'s technical presentation, Jun 2, 2021
Slide 1: Distributed Energy Resources Interconnection Seminar
Distributed Energy Resources Interconnection Seminar Simplified Process June 2, 2021 Eversource Energy Safety First and Always
Slide 2: Co-Hosts
Co-Hosts Mass ACA 2 Safety First and Always
Slide 3: Safety
Safety Is the most important thing to consider in designing, connecting and operating a successful DG project. ▪ Regard ALL wires as live. Overhead power lines are not insulated and carry enough energy to cause serious injury or even death. ▪ Keep yourself, your co-workers, tools, ladders and vehicl
Slide 4: Interconnection Contacts
Interconnection Contacts ❖ Eversource Energy – Western MA DG – Simplified Projects ▪ Matthew Secovich & Renata Gamache ▪ Email: [email protected] – Expedited Projects ▪ Matthew Secovich: [email protected] ▪ Jennifer Janisieski: [email protected] ▪ Anne Morrison: anne
Slide 5: Simplified Process
Simplified Process ❖ Current Eversource Interconnection tariff, MDPU No. 55 https://www.eversource.com/content/wma/residential/my-account/billing-payments/about-your- bill/rates-tariffs/electric-tariffs-rules ➢ Simplified (Non-Area Network) – A single-phase UL-Listed inverter-based system that is 15
Slide 6: Simplified Requirements: Electrical Sketch
Simplified Requirements Electrical Sketch: ▪ Does not need to be PE stamped. ▪ Can be hand drawn but must be legible. ▪ Must show the existing/proposed service, including the revenue metering, and how/where the proposed generation will interconnect to it. ▪ Include: Customer Name, Address of Facilit
Slide 7: Simplified Requirements Cont.: Site Plan
Simplified Requirements Cont….. Site Plan: ▪ Does not need to be PE Stamped. ▪ Can be hand drawn but must be legible. ▪ Include Customer name and address of facility. ▪ Must show parcel boundaries (property/lot lines and other generation. ▪ Must show revenue meter location and location of inverter(s
Slide 8: Simplified Process flow
Simplified Process flow Initiation Phase Construction Phase Close-Out Phase Log Into Simplified POWERCLERK => https://www.eversource.com/content/wma/about/about-us/doing-business-with- us/builders-contractors/interconnections/massachusetts-application-to-connect/application-to-interconnect Applicati
Slide 9: Net Metering
Net Metering ▪ Simplified Projects are all Class I (Any generator up to 60 kW) ▪ Customer is compensated for energy produced after receiving approval to operate and all other requirements have been met. ➢ If you have questions regarding billing, compensation for exported energy, and/or credit alloca
Slide 10: Example - Net Metering Application
Example - Net Metering Application Safety First and Always 10
Slide 11: Example – Net Metering Application
Example – Net Metering Application Safety First and Always 11
Slide 12: Example – Net Metering Application
Example – Net Metering Application 12 Safety First and Always
Slide 13: Example – Net Metering Application
Example – Net Metering Application 13 Safety First and Always
Slide 14: Questions?
Questions? Safety First and Always
Slide 15: Metering Review SMART Program
Metering Review SMART Program Topics: ❖ Meter Socket Wiring ❖ Emergency Disconnect Position – Cold Sequenced ❖ What Types Of Meter Sockets To Use ❖ IT (Instrumented Transformer) Rated Services ❖ What The Contractor Provides ❖ What Eversource Provides ❖ Labeling June 2021 Safety First and Always
Slide 16: Meter Wiring
Meter Wiring From Utility Scenario – Behind the Meter (BTM) Solar 120/240v 400a or less svc Description: typical solar meter wiring configuration for residential and small commercial customers. Utility Service Meter (Net/ Generation connected to the Bidirectional) Note 1 bottom of the meter Socket J
Slide 17: Meter Wiring
Meter Wiring Scenario – Standalone Meter at Existing Service location Description: typical meter wiring configuration for residential and small commercial customers where the solar is installed at an existing location, but not behind the meter. Same Service Location From From Generation connected to
Slide 18: Meter Wiring: Why?
Meter Wiring Scenario – Standalone Meter at Existing Service location Description: typical meter wiring configuration for residential and small commercial customers where the solar is installed at an existing location, but not behind the meter. WHY ?? Same Service Location From From Utility Utility
Slide 19: Cold Sequence
Cold Sequence From Scenario – Behind the Meter (BTM) Solar Utility Description: typical solar meter wiring configuration 120/240v 400a or less svc for residential and small commercial customers. Utility Service Meter (Net/ The Emergency Disconnect must be Bidirectional) on the Utility side of the Pr
Slide 20: What type of metering socket to use?
What type of metering socket to use? • Consult the WMA I&R book for approved meter sockets. • Link to WMA I&R book: https://www.eversource.com/content/docs/default-source/wma---pdfs/info-requirements-wma.pdf • Using a meter socket listed in the I&R book will AVOID DELAYS • All Stand-alone scenarios
Slide 21: What does the Installation Contractor Provide?
Instrument Transformer (IT) Rated Services: What does the Installation Contractor Provide? Provide all diagrams and ✓ Diagrams – 1-line and 3-line diagrams equipment spec sheets to Eversource for review. ✓ Approved IT cabinet ✓ Approved Meter Socket w/Test Switch ✓ Emergency disconnect All service v
Slide 22: IT Rated Services: What type of equipment do I use?
IT Rated Services: What type of equipment do I use? • Consult the WMA I&R book for approved meter sockets AND IT rated transformer enclosures. • As with self-contained services, all IT metering must be Cold Sequenced. • Label Label Label. Clearly mark the Emergency Breaker, all IT cabinets and Meter
Slide 23: Questions?
Questions? Safety First and Always
Slide 24: Solar MA Renewable Target Program (SMART)
Solar MA Renewable Target Program (SMART) PROGRAM UPDATE Chris Chan Eversource SMART Operations Manager June 2, 2021 Western MA DG Interconnection Seminar Simplified ISAs Safety First and Always
Slide 25: Outline
Outline ▪ SMART Program Update (Western MA) ▪ Snapshot of SMART applications and claims ▪ Eversource SMART Team’s current activities 25 Safety First and Always
Slide 26: SMART Program Update (WMA)
SMART Program Update (WMA) ▪ As of May 28, for small projects (<= 25 kW-AC), SMART is accepting (and holding until DPU approval) applications in expanded Block 9 of 16 – DOER filed its final SMART regulations on July 10, 2020 ▪ EDCs filed their model Tariff on 12/3/20 ▪ Virtual public hearing held o
Slide 27: SMART Program Snapshot (WMA)
SMART Program Snapshot (WMA) Number of small SMART applications and incentive claims by status and type (as of 5/28/21): Behind the Meter Stand Alone Total No. (BTM) (SO) SMART Application of Small Net Qualifying or Claim Status Projects metering Facility NM QF AOBC (NM) (QF) 159 158 1 400 MW Hold 0
Slide 28: Activities to improve the SMART program
Eversource is currently undertaking the following activities to improve the SMART program: ▪ SMART Team can access DG’s new PowerClerk portal ▪ Updating SMART Metering and Wiring Installation Guidelines – Second BTM SMART system behind the same meter allowed, provided new SMART application is submit
Slide 29: Ask Questions and Get Clarification
Ask Questions and Get Clarification: ▪ CLEAResult (SMART Program Administrator (PowerClerk)): [email protected], 888-989-7752 ▪ Eversource SMART Team: [email protected], 844-726-7573 – Rob Fontana is no longer with Eversource 29 Safety First and Always
Slide 30: Questions?
Questions? Safety First and Always
Slide 31: Western Mass Service Territory
Western Mass Service Territory 31 Safety First and Always
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