Utah Admin. Code R746-312-13 - Interconnection Fees and Charges

(1) For a Level 1 interconnection review:

(a) A public utility whose rates are determined by the commission may not charge an application, or other fee, to an applicant that requests Level 1 interconnection review. However, if an application for Level 1 interconnection review is denied because it does not meet the requirements for Level 1 interconnection review, and the applicant resubmits the application under the Level 2 or Level 3 review procedure, the public utility may impose a fee for the resubmitted application, consistent with Section R746-312-13.

(b) Any other public utility may determine reasonable fees or charges for interconnection, however for those interconnections that fall under Title 54, Chapter 15, Net Metering of Electricity, the fees must be determined in accordance with Title 54, Chapter 15, Net Metering of Electricity.

(2) For a Level 2 interconnection review, a public utility whose rates are determined by the commission may charge fees of up to $50 plus $1 per kilowatt of the generating facility's capacity to cover the costs of the interconnection request review, plus the reasonable cost of any required minor modifications to the electric distribution system or additional reviews. Costs for these minor modifications or additional review will be based on the public utility's non-binding, good faith estimates and the ultimate installed costs. Costs for engineering work done as part of any additional review or studies may not exceed $100 per hour. A public utility may adjust the $100 hourly rate once each year to account for inflation and deflation.

(3) For a Level 3 interconnection review, a public utility whose rates are determined by the commission may charge fees of up to $100 plus $2 per kilowatt of the generating facility's capacity, as well as charges for time spent on any required impact or facilities studies. Costs for engineering work done as part of a feasibility, impact, or facilities study may not exceed $100 per hour. A public utility may adjust the $100 hourly rate once each year to account for inflation and deflation as measured by the 12 months unadjusted Consumer Price Index for any items calculated for December of the previous year. If the public utility must install facilities to accommodate the interconnection of the generating facility, the cost of these facilities shall be the responsibility of the applicant.

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Utah Admin. Code R746-312-13

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-2, effective 12/22/2016 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-08, effective 4/9/2024