Distributed Generation in Minnesota
Proposed Interconnection Process for Distributed Generation Systems
Interstate Power & Light DRAFT for the State of Minnesota
The document linked below has been prepared to explain the process established in the State of Minnesota to interconnect a Generation System with the Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL).
This document covers the interconnection process for all types of Generation Systems which are:
- Rated 10MWs or less of total generation Nameplate Capacity;
- Planned for interconnection with IPL;
- Not intended for wholesale transactions; and
- Not anticipated to affect the transmission system.
Download IPL's Version of the State of Minnesota Proposed Interconnection Process for Distributed Generation Systems (IPL DRAFT)
[PDF format - 74 pages, 2.5MB]
This document does not discuss the interconnection Technical Requirements, which are covered in the “State of Minnesota Distributed Generation Interconnection Requirements” document.
Contact the Distributed Generation Hotline at 1-800-972-5325 with questions.