Town of Clayton
Electric Department
Application Procedures for Interconnecting
A Certified Photo voltaic Generating Facility
Town of Clayton
Electric Department
Application Procedures for Interconnecting
A Certified Photovoltaic Generating Facility
1.0 The Customer completes the Interconnection Request (“Application”) and
submits it to the Town of Clayton Electric Department.
2.0 The Electric Department acknowledges to the Customer receipt of the Application
within three business days of receipt.
3.0 The Electric Department evaluates the Application for completeness and notifies
the Customer within ten Business Days of receipt that the Application is or is not
complete and, if not advises what material is missing.
4.0 The Electric Department verifies that the Photovoltaic Generating Facility can be
interconnected safely and reliably. The Electric Department has 15 business days
to complete this process. Unless the Electric Department determines and
demonstrates that the Photovoltaic Generating Facility cannot be interconnected
safely and reliably, the Electric Department approves the Application and returns
it to the Customer.
5.0 After installation, the Customer returns the Certificate of Completion to the
Electric Department. The Certificate of Completion shall include the signature of
the local electrical inspector or an attached final electrical inspection referencing
the PV installation. Prior to parallel operation, the Department may inspect the
Photovoltaic Generating Facility for compliance with standards which may
include a witness test. The Department will also schedule appropriate metering
placement, if necessary.
6.0 The Electric Department notifies the Customer in writing that interconnection of
the Photovoltaic Generating Facility is authorized. If the witness test is not
satisfactory, the Electric Department has the right to disconnect the Photovoltaic
Generating Facility. The Customer has no right to operate in parallel with the
grid until a witness test has been performed or previously waived on the
Application. The Electric Department is obligated to complete this witness test
within ten business days of the receipt of the Certificate of Completion. If the
Department does not inspect within ten business days or by mutual agreement of
the Parties, the witness test is deemed waived.
7.0 Contact Information - The Customer must provide the contact information for the
legal applicant (i.e., the Interconnection Customer). If another entity is
responsible for interfacing with the electric distribution system, that contact
information must be provided on the Application.
8.0 Ownership Information - Enter the legal names of the owner(s) of the
Photovoltaic Generating Facility.
9.0 Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 1741 Listed - This standard (“Inverters,
Converters, and Controllers for Use in Independent Power Systems”) addresses
the electrical interconnection design of various forms of generating equipment.
Many manufacturers submit their equipment to a Nationally Recognized Testing
Laboratory (NRTL) that verifies compliance with UL 1741. The UL listing is
then marked on the equipment and supporting documentation. The Photovoltaic
Generation Facility must be listed and labeled in compliance.
10.0 Insurance Requirements - The Customer shall furnish to the Electric Department
the required Certificate of Insurance naming the Town as additional insured prior
to interconnection of the system. For residential customers the minimum
coverage shall be a standard homeowner’s insurance policy with liability
coverage in the amount of at least $100,000 per occurrence. For non-residential
customers the minimum coverage shall be comprehensive general liability
insurance with coverage of at least $300,000 per occurrence.
11.0 Permits and Electrical Inspections - The Customer shall obtain all local permits
required for wiring modifications and/or installation of the Photovoltaic
Generating System. The local Authority Having Jurisdiction shall perform
required inspections and issue approval for connection.
Application ID No. ____________
(For Town Use Only)
Town of Clayton
Electric Department
Application
for
Interconnecting A Certified Photovoltaic Generating Facility
This Application is considered complete when it provides all applicable and correct
information required below. Additional information to evaluate the Application may be
required.
Processing Fee
A non-refundable processing fee of $100 must accompany this Application.
Interconnection Customer
Name:
Contact Person:
Address:
State:
Zip:
Telephone (Day):
(Evening):
E-Mail Address:
Contact (If different from Interconnection Customer)
Name:
Address:
State:
Zip:
Telephone (Day):
(Evening):
E-Mail Address:
Owner of the facility:
Small Generating Facility Information
Location (if different from above):
Electric Service By:
Town of Clayton (NC) Electric Department
*Account Number:
* If Existing Customer
Inverter Manufacturer:
Model:
Nameplate Rating:
(kW)
(kVA)
(AC Volts)
Single Phase
Three Phase
System Design Capacity:
(kW)
(kVA)
Prime Mover:
Photovoltaic
Fuel Cell
Turbine
Other
Energy Source:
Solar
Other (describe)
Is the equipment UL1741 Listed?
Yes
No
If Yes, attach manufacturer’s cut-sheet showing UL1741 listing.
Estimated Installation Date:
Estimated In-Service Date:
List components of the Photovoltaic Generating Facility equipment package that are
currently certified:
Equipment Type
Certifying Entity
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Interconnection Customer Signature
I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the information provided in this
Application is true. I agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions for Interconnecting an
Inverter-Based Photovoltaic Generating Facility No Larger Than 10 kW and return the
Certificate of Completion when the Small Generating Facility has been installed.
Signed:
Date:
Title:
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Contingent Approval to Interconnect the Small Generating Facility (For Town Use Only)
Interconnection of the Small Generating Facility is approved contingent upon the Terms
and Conditions for Interconnecting an Inverter-Based Photovoltaic Generating Facility
No Larger Than 10 kW and return of the Certificate of Completion.
Town of Clayton
Signature:
Title:
Date:
Application ID Number:
Electric Department waives inspection/witness test?
Yes
No
Attachment 1 - Photovoltaic Interface Criteria
Attachment 2 - PV System Interconnection and Metering Notes
Attachment 3 - Single-Line Diagram for Interconnection of Photovoltaic Generation
System Less Than 10 kW Capacity
Attachment 4 - Physical Connection Illustration for Metering and Disconnect
Attachment 5 - Certificate of Completion
Attachment 6 - Town of Clayton Electric Department Renewable Energy Facilities Rider
TOWN OF CLAYTON
Clayton, North Carolina
Bilateral Metering
For
Renewable Energy Facilities Rider
Availability
This Rider is available only to a Customer who operates a solar photovoltaic, wind-
powered, or biomass-fueled generating system. The Customer must have electric
consumption billed under an appropriate rate. The rated output (ac) capacity of the
generating system shall not exceed 10 kilowatts for a residential system. For a non-
residential system the rated output (ac) capacity of the system shall not exceed the lesser
of the Customer’s annual maximum demand or 94 kilowatts. The generating system that
is connected in parallel operation with service from Town and located on Customer’s
premises must be manufactured, installed and operated in accordance with governmental
and industry standards and must fully conform with the Town’s applicable Renewable
Energy Interconnecting Interface Criteria. Metering of the renewable energy produced
by the qualified facility must be separate from all premises consumption and installed in
accordance with the requirements of the Town.
This Rider is available on a first-come, first-served basis, except that the aggregate
capacity of Customer-owned renewable energy generators shall not exceed 5% of Town’s
peak load for the prior calendar year. If a Customer’s proposed installation results in
exceeding the limit, the Customer will be notified that service under this Rider will not be
allowed.
Type of Service
This Rider is applicable to energy produced by the Customer’s qualified renewable
energy generating system. Electrical characteristics of the connection must be the same
type supplied to Customer’s premises at one point of delivery. Characteristics must be of
a type normally available under the Service Regulations of the Town.
Monthly Rate
An amount computed under the applicable rate schedule and any other applicable Riders
with which this Rider is used, as adjusted to reflect energy delivered to the Town as
follows:
1. For non-TOU customers the amount of credit for all energy delivered to the
Town will be $0.0515 per kWhr. In no case shall the energy delivered to the
Town be less than zero.
2. If the meter on the renewable energy interconnection output indicates a net
consumption by the renewable energy source during any period, that energy
consumption will be billed at the rate for the customers normal consumption
under the Town’s RES, SGS, MGS, or LGS rates as applicable. Discovery of
customer loads connected between the meter and the renewable energy source
will result in disconnection of the system.
Definitions
Bilateral metering is defined as a system with separate meters for Customer
consumption and renewable energy production. Bilateral metering is not net
metering.
Special Conditions
1. Customer must complete an applicable renewable energy interconnection
request (“Application”) and submit same to the Town of Clayton. This
application and the interconnection shall be approved by the Town prior to the
Customer receiving service under this Rider.
2. Customer’s service shall be metered with two meters, one of which measures
the energy provided by the Town and the other measures the amount of
energy generated by the Customer’s renewable energy generator.
3. In the event the Town determines that it is necessary to install a dedicated
transformer or other equipment to protect the safety and quality of electric
service provided to other customers, the PV system owner shall make an
advance payment to the Town in an amount equal to the cost of the required
facility modifications.
4. The Town reserves the right to test the Customer’s renewable energy
generator and the interconnection for compliance with the applicable interface
criteria. Should it be determined that Customer’s installation is in violation
the Town will disconnect the renewable energy generator from the Town’s
distribution system and it shall remain disconnected until the installation is
brought into compliance.
Contract Period
The Contract Period for service under this Rider shall be five (5) years and thereafter
shall be renewed for successive one-year periods. After the initial period, Customer may
terminate service under this Rider by giving at least sixty (60) days previous notice of
such termination in writing to Town.
The Town may terminate service under this Rider at any time upon written notice to
Customer in the event that Customer violates any of the terms or conditions of this Rider,
or operates the generating system in a manner which is detrimental to Town or its
Customers.
Effective for service rendered on and after ______.
INSTALL LABEL INSIDE
METER BASE DESIGNATING
LOWER TERMINALS AS
UTILITY CONNECTION.
Town of Clayton
Electric Department
Certificate of Completion
For
Certified Photovoltaic Generating Facility
Installation Information Check if Owner-Installed
Interconnecting Customer:
Contact Person:
Mailing Address:
Location of Facility (If different from above):
State:
Zip Code:
Telephone (Daytime):
(Evening):
Facsimile Number:
E-Mail Address:
Electrician:
Name:
Mailing Address:
State:
Zip Code:
Telephone (Daytime):
(Evening):
License Number:
Date Approval to Install Facility granted by the Town of
Clayton:
Application ID Number:
Inspection:
The system has been installed and inspected in compliance with the local Building/
Electrical Code of the Town of Clayton, NC:
Signed (Local Electrical Inspector, or attach signed electrical inspection):
Name (Printed):
Date:
As a condition of interconnection you are required to send a copy of this form along with
a copy of the signed electrical permit to:
Electric Department Director
Town of Clayton Electric Department
Post Office Box 879
Clayton, NC 27528
Fax No. (919) 553-1541
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Approval to Energize Facility (For Town use only)
Energization of the Facility is approved contingent upon the terms and conditions of this
Agreement:
Authorized Town Signature:
Date:
Title: