Generator Interconnection Information

Generators and potential generators who wish to connect to Idaho Power's electrical system will find the following information and links helpful. Applications are placed in the queue and are processed on a first come, first serve basis. View the application list. This link will take you to the OASIS site. From the left menu bar, click "Generation Interconnection" and then "Generation Interconnection Queue."

View related documents:

Requirements for Generator Interconnection (PDF)
Facility Connection Requirements (PDF)

Net Metering (less than 100KW)

Use the links below to learn about generating power from solar, wind or another renewable energy source at your home or business.

Application (PDF)
Renewable Generation at Your Home or Business (PDF)
Net Metering FAQs (PDF)
Schedule 84 for Idaho (PDF)
Schedule 72 for Idaho (PDF)

Generators up to 20 MW

Process for Generators up to 20 MW

Small Generator Interconnection Procedures (PDF)

Step 1:
The Interconnection Application (PDF) must be completed and submitted for all Generator Interconnections to the Idaho Power System.

Step 2:
Feasibility Analysis (PDF) includes general review of system impact, capacity constraints and possible problems with the customer's choice of point of interconnection.

Step 3:
System Impact Study (PDF) provides a detailed assessment of the transmission system adequacy to accommodate the application. This step may not be necessary for some projects depending on size and location of the project.

Step 4:
Facility Study (PDF) includes design and engineering studies to determine the design and specifications. Construction options are provided to the customer.

Step 5:
Interconnection Agreement. all projects up to 20 MW are subject to technical requirements under the Interconnection Agreement once the project becomes operational.

A PURPA Interconnection Agreement (PIA) (PDF) will be filed with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission under Idaho Power's Rate Schedule 72.
A Small Generator Interconnection Agreement (SGIA) (PDF) must be filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for all projects up to 20 MW that are selling energy off-system.

Generators greater than 20 MW

Process for Generators greater than 20 MW

Large Generator Interconnection Procedures (PDF)

Step 1:
The Large Generator Interconnection Application (PDF) must be completed and submitted for all Generator Interconnections greater than 20 MW into the Idaho Power System.

Step 2:
Large Generator Feasibility Analysis (PDF) includes general review of system impact, capacity constraints and possible problems with the customer's choice of point of interconnection.

Step 3:
Large Generator System Impact Study (PDF) provides a detailed assessment of the transmission system adequacy to accommodate the application.

Step 4:
Large Generator Facility Study (PDF) includes design and engineering studies to determine the design and specifications. Construction options are provided to the customer.

Step 5:
Large Generator Interconnection Agreement (PDF) . All projects greater than 20 MW are subject to technical requirements under the Interconnection Agreement once the project becomes operational.

Primary Contacts

Generator Interconnection - Physical Connection to the Wires
Rowena Bishop
208-388-2658 (voice)
208-388-5504 (fax)
rbishop@idahopower.com

Net Meter Applications
Candace Gentry
208-388-2276 (voice)
208-388-6647 (fax)
cgentry@idahopower.com

Renewable Energy Questions
Scott Gates
208-388-2518 (voice)
208-388-6910 (fax)
sgates@idahopower.com

Please Note

Generators will be subject to certain obligations under different agreements such as Power Sales, Generator Interconnection and Transmission Service. Each generator is unique depending on size or location of the project and energy disposition for determining whether jurisdiction is under the Idaho or Oregon Public Utilities Commission (IPUC or OPUC), or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

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