R746-312-13. Interconnection Fees and Charges

  (1) For 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 this section.

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

  (2) For a Level 2 interconnection review:

  (a) A public utility whose rates are determined by the commission may charge fees of up to $50.00 plus $1.00 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 such minor modifications or additional review will be based on the public utility's non-binding, good faith estimates and the ultimate actual installed costs. Costs for engineering work done as part of any additional review or studies shall not exceed $100.00 per hour. A public utility may adjust the $100.00 hourly rate once each year to account for inflation and deflation.

  (3) For a Level 3 interconnection review:

  (a) A public utility whose rates are determined by the commission may charge fees of up to $100.00 plus $2.00 per kilowatt of the generating facility's capacity, as well as charges for actual time spent on any required impact or facilities studies. Costs for engineering work done as part of a feasibility, impact, or facilities study shall not exceed $100.00 per hour. A public utility may adjust the $100.00 hourly rate once each year to account for inflation and deflation as measured by the 12 months unadjusted Consumer Price Index for all items calculated for December of the previous year. If the public utility must install facilities in order to accommodate the interconnection of the generating facility, the cost of such facilities shall be the responsibility of the applicant.