Rev#3: 4/1/2019 RLM
APPLICATION FOR INTERCONNECTION
Customer Information:
Customer Name
Contact Name
Phone ____________________________________
E-mail address ____________________________________
CWLP Account # ____________________________________
Service Address:
(address of customer generation)
Street ____________________________________
City, State
Zip
Billing Information: Check if same as Customer Info
First Name
Last Name
Phone ____________________________________
E-mail address ____________________________________
CWLP Account # ____________________________________
Billing Address:
Street ____________________________________
City, State
Zip
This contract is made and entered into this _______day of_
________________,
________, by and between the City of Springfield, Illinois, hereinafter referred to as City, and
__________________hereinafter referred to as Customer.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, City owns and operates an electrical transmission and distribution system
known as City Water, Light and Power, herein referred to as CWLP, serving the businesses and
residences of the City of Springfield and certain environs, and
WHEREAS, Customer proposes to install on-site generation of less than 2500 kVa and the
generation is described as
System Type __________________________ (Solar Photovoltaic (PV), Wind, Diesel, etc)
System Size __________________________ kW or kVA
, and
WHEREAS, Customer desires to operate and maintain an on-site generator interconnected to
the CWLP electric system.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and mutual undertakings
hereinafter set forth, it is agreed by and between City and Customer as follows.
1. Interconnection of on-site generating facilities means service to an electric Customer
under which the generating facilities on the Customer’s premises shall be synchronized to
CWLP distribution facilities.
2. Any costs CWLP incurs, including the addition of equipment necessary to facilitate the
Customer’s interconnection, shall be considered a supplemental facilities charge and shall
be borne by the Customer.
3. The Customer’s on-site generating facility shall abide by CWLP’s Rules and
Specifications for Electric Service.
4. The Customer shall hold the City harmless for any liabilities associated with the operation
of the Customer’s generating facilities.
5. The City has the right to terminate electric service or require the Customer to immediately
disconnect the on-site generating facilities without advance notice or liability to the City
if in the City’s sole reasonable judgment and discretion, (a) continued electrical
generation by the Customer may be dangerous to life, limb or property or jeopardizes
operation of the City’s electric system; (b) if there are replacements or significant
alterations to the Customers electric generating facilities ; (c) if failure of the Customers
generating facilities will cause disturbances to the City’s electric system; (d) if the
Customer’s generating facilities cause any significant electric problems with any other
City Customers; or (e) if the Customer violates any terms or conditions of this agreement
or any applicable codes such as, but not limited to, National Electric Code (NEC) Article
690, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 929, IEEE 1547 or
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 1741.
6. This agreement shall remain in effect until canceled by the City or the Customer. There
is no guarantee of interconnecting facilities in perpetuity.
7. Customer shall install a lockable, visible-break isolation device, such as an electric
disconnect, of the appropriate ampacity in a readily accessible exterior location between
the Customer’s generator and the connection to CWLP’s system. Customer shall allow
City full access to the isolation device. The City has the right to temporarily lock the
isolation device in the off position as part of necessary maintenance work performed by
the City. During and after the City’s necessary maintenance work the isolation device
shall not be returned to the “on” position other than by an authorized City official.
8. All generating facilities shall be installed to current applicable NEC and IEEE standards.
The Customer is required to submit evidence, to the City, of the following information in
regards to the generator:
a. Compliance with IEEE 929 and/or UL 1741.
b. Design tests performed on the unit, in accordance with IEEE 1547.
c. Factory recommended field tests.
On-site generating facilities less than 250 kVA shall comply with the Periodic
Interconnection Tests section in IEEE 1547. All interconnection-related protective
functions and associated energy storage devices, such as batteries, shall be periodically
tested at intervals specified by the manufacturer, system integrator, or the authority that
has jurisdiction over the Distributed Resource interconnection; or all tests shall be
performed at a minimum of every 3 years. Periodic test reports and/or an inspection log
shall be maintained and shall be available to the CWLP T&D Engineering department
upon request.
9. On-site generating facilities 250 kVA and above shall perform required tests on all
interconnection-related protective functions and associated energy storage devices, such
as batteries, on a yearly basis. Test reports shall be available to the CWLP T&D
Engineering department upon request.
10. Customers having a three phase electric service with CWLP shall install a three phase
generator.
11. CWLP has the right to inspect and approve the generator installation prior to interconnection.
Customer shall not connect the generator to CWLP facilities prior to CWLP approval.
CWLP shall witness an operational test of the interconnected facilities. An interconnect
testing fee may be applicable.
12. After CWLP inspects and approves the Customer’s generation facilities, alterations or
modifications to the interconnected facilities are prohibited without prior approval from
CWLP.
13. CWLP assumes no responsibility for the protection of the Customer’s on-site generating
facilities or any other portion of the Customer’s electrical equipment.
14. Access to generator facility shall be available to CWLP at all times to conduct periodic
inspections of the Customer’s generating equipment.
15. Customer shall be liable for any damage caused to CWLP equipment or personnel as the
result of any deviation from this agreement, or any other published standards such as, but
not limited to, NFPA 70 NEC Article 690, IEEE 929, IEEE 1547 and UL 1741.
16. Renewable Energy Generators - Any renewable energy generator over 25kVA shall be
subject to review and approval for installation by the CWLP T&D Engineering
department. Customers are encouraged to supply drawings and specifications to CWLP
prior to purchase and delivery of equipment.
17. This Agreement does not create rights, remedies, or benefits whatsoever in favor of any
persons, corporations, associations, or entities other than the Parties. The obligations
herein assumed are solely for the use and benefit of the Parties, their successors in interest
and where permitted, their assigns.
18. A $300 application fee (in the form of a check or money order) is required for all
customers with renewable generation in excess of 25kVA.
BY:
Date:
Customer
Date:
Superintendent Electric T & D Engineering
City Water Light and Power
City of Springfield, IL
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