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Rule2023-166282023-09-06

Improvements to Generator Interconnection Procedures and Agreements

Energy Department, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Abstract

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is adopting reforms to its pro forma Large Generator Interconnection Procedures, pro forma Small Generator Interconnection Procedures, pro forma Large Generator Interconnection Agreement, and pro forma Small Generator Interconnection Agreement to address interconnection queue backlogs, improve certainty, and prevent undue discrimination for new technologies. The reforms are intended to ensure that the generator interconnection process is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential.

Action & Dates

Action
Final rule.
Dates
This final rule is effective November 6, 2023.
Effective Date
2023-11-06

CFR References

Topics

Electric power ratesElectric utilitiesReporting and recordkeeping requirements

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Energy Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 18 CFR Part 35 [Docket No. RM22-14-000; Order No. 2023] ( printed page 61014) AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is adopting reforms to its pro forma Large Generator Interconnection Procedures, pro forma Small Generator Interconnection Procedures, pro forma Large Generator Interconnection Agreement, and pro forma Small Generator Interconnection Agreement to address interconnection queue backlogs, improve certainty, and prevent undue discrimination for new technologies. The reforms are intended to ensure that the generator interconnection process is just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential. DATES: This final rule is effective November 6, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tristan Kessler (Technical Information), Office of Energy Policy and Innovation, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502-6608, tristan.kessler@ferc.gov . Franklin Jackson (Technical Information), Office of Energy Market Regulation, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502-6464, franklin.jackson@ferc.gov . Sarah Greenberg (Legal Information), Office of the General Counsel, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502-6230, sarah.greenberg@ferc.gov . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents Paragraph Numbers I. Introduction 1 A. Historical Framework: Order Nos. 2003, 20

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Citation: 88 FR 61014