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SCHEDULE 3-DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES INTERCONNECTION PROCESS <br /> Minnesota. Interested parties with plans to interconnect DER systems larger than 10 <br /> MW AC to the distribution system should contact the Area EPS Operator for a case- <br /> specific interconnection process. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) <br /> interconnection process will supersede any interconnection process the Area EPS <br /> Operator has for DER system interconnections that fall under the jurisdiction of FERC. <br /> The Interconnection Process for DER is broken into three different tracks; the Simplified <br /> Process, the Fast Track Process, and the Study Process. The general classification of <br /> each track is summarized in Table 3.1 below. <br /> Table 3.1. Interconnection Process Tracks <br /> Track DER Technology Size <br /> Limitations <br /> Simplified Process Certified Inverter only 20 kW AC <br /> Fast Track Process All types 5 MW AC <br /> Study Process All types 10 MW AC <br /> If engineering screens are failed during the application process, a proposed DER <br /> interconnection may be moved into a different track. When a proposed DER <br /> interconnection is moved into a different track, additional information may be <br /> requested and additional fees may apply. <br /> 3.2. Importance of Process Timelines <br /> It is very important to pay attention to timelines listed for each process track. The <br /> timelines exist for an orderly and efficient process to interconnect DER systems to the <br /> Distribution System. If a timeline is missed by an Interconnection Customer, without <br /> the Interconnection Customer requesting a Timeline Extension explained in Section 10, <br /> the Interconnection Application will be deemed withdrawn by the Area EPS Operator. <br /> The Area EPS Operator also needs to abide by the timelines listed for each process <br /> track. The process for an Area EPS Operator to request Timeline Extensions is also <br /> addressed in Section 10. <br /> Unless otherwise stated, all time frames are measured in Business Days. For purpose of <br /> measuring these time intervals, the time shall be computed so as to exclude the first <br /> and include the last day of the prescribed duration of time. Any communication sent or <br /> received after 4:30 p.m. Central Prevailing Time or on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday <br /> shall be considered to be sent on the next Business Day. <br /> 4 <br /> 139 <br />