SCC Interconnection Procedures

The following map represents the multiple processes by which a solar project may apply for interconnection through the State Corporation Commission. The interconnection requirements are displayed here for the SGIP Level 1, 2, and 3 processes. To determine which of these processes your project will be required to follow, begin by consulting with the utility.

Do the parties
agree that a
feasibility study
should be
performed?
What level
process
does the utility
require?
Have the
modifications
been performed in
compliance with
20VAC5-314-40
C.1?
Have the
requirements of
20VAC15-314-60
Parts G.1 or H
been met?
Does the
utility determine
the feasibility study
to show potential for
adverse system
impacts?
Does the
system impact
study show that
facility modifications
are needed?
Receive Small
Generation
Interconnection
Agreement
Receive Small
Generation
Interconnection
Agreement
SGIP Level 1 General Process
Submit SGIP
Level 1
General
Requirements
Utility notifies
whether
thereare
deficiencies
in the
submittal
If needed:
Submit
requested
incomplete
information
Enter
queue
window
Evaluated
by the
utility for
inter-
dependency
SGIP Level 2 General Process
Level 2
General
Requirements
Utility notifies
whether
thereare
deficiencies
in the
submittal
If needed:
Submit
requested
incomplete
information
Enter
queue
window
Utility
performs
initial
screen review
and provides
results
SGIP Level 3 General Process
Level 3
General
Requirements
Utility notifies
whether
thereare
deficiencies
in the
submittal
If needed:
Submit
requested
incomplete
information
Enter
queue
window
Scooping
Meeting
Feasibility Study Process
Utility
sends a
Feasibility
Study
Agreement
Execute the
Feasibility
Study
Agreement
Perform
feasibility
study
Utility
delivers a
feasibility
study report
System Impact Study Process
Utility
sends a
System Impact
Study
Agreement
Execute the
System Impact
Study
Agreement
Perform
System Impact
study
Utility
transmits a
System Impact
study report
Facilities Study Process
Utility
sends a
Facilities
Study
Agreement
Execute the
Facilities
Study
Agreement
Perform
Facilities
study
Utility
transmits a
Facilities
study report
Construction planning meeting
Satisfy the additional requirements of 20VAC5-314-40 D
Passed: Utility provides SGIA
Failed: Utility provides SGIA
Failed: Utility notifies
the IC of modification
requirements
Work with the utility to resolve issues