Interconnection Operations Clause Samples
The INTERCONNECTION & OPERATIONS clause defines the requirements and procedures for connecting and coordinating the technical and operational aspects between two or more parties, typically in telecommunications or utility agreements. It outlines how systems or networks will physically and logically interface, including standards for equipment compatibility, data exchange protocols, and maintenance responsibilities. By establishing clear guidelines for interconnection and ongoing operations, this clause ensures seamless integration, minimizes service disruptions, and allocates responsibilities to prevent disputes over technical failures or operational issues.
Interconnection Operations. (a) The Interconnection Customer shall cause the SR ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Project to participate in any SPS required to prevent thermal overloads and unstable conditions resulting from outages. Such participation shall be in accordance with applicable FERC regulations, and ISO Tariff provisions and protocols. The Interconnection Customer will not be entitled to any compensation from the Distribution Provider, pursuant to the SGIA, for loss of generation output when (i) the Small Generating Facility’s generation is reduced or the SR ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Herder Project is tripped off-line due to implementation of the SPS; or (ii) such generation output is restricted in the event the SPS becomes inoperable. In accordance with Good Utility Practice, the Distribution Provider will provide the Interconnection Customer advance notice of any required SPS beyond that which has already been identified in this SGIA. No SPS was identified as being initially required for the SR ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Project based on the SR ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Herder Interconnnection Facilities Study dated January 27, 2014.
(b) The SGIA governs the facilities required to interconnect the Small Generating Facility to Distribution Provider's electrical system pursuant to the Tariff and as described herein. Interconnection Customer shall be responsible for making all necessary operational arrangements with the ISO, including, without limitation, arrangements for obtaining transmission service from the ISO, and for scheduling delivery of energy and other services to the ISO Grid.
(c) The Interconnection Customer acknowledges that the Small Generating Facility is subject to the ISO congestion management procedures set forth in the ISO Tariff. This may result in limiting the output of the Small Generating Facility in the ISO’s markets. A Small Generating Facility’s deliverability status does not affect how the resource is scheduled, dispatched, or curtailed in the ISO’s markets.
(d) Following outages of the Interconnection Facilities or the Small Generating Facility, the Interconnection Customer shall not energize the SR ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Project for any reason without specific permission from the Distribution Provider’s operations personnel. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(e) The Interconnection Customer shall maintain operating communications with the Distribution Provider’s designated switching center. The operating communications shall include, but not be limited to, system parallel o...
Interconnection Operations. (a) The Interconnection Customer shall cause the Project to participate in any SPS required to prevent thermal overloads and unstable conditions resulting from outages. Such participation shall be in accordance with applicable FERC regulations, and CAISO Tariff provisions and protocols. The Interconnection Customer will not be entitled to any compensation from the Participating TO, pursuant to the Agreement, for loss of generation output when (i) the Small Generating Facility’s generation is reduced or the Project is tripped off-line due to implementation of the SPS;
(b) The Interconnection Customer shall cause the Small Generating Facility to participate in CAISO Congestion Management.
(c) Following outages of the Interconnection Facilities or the Small Generating Facility, the Interconnection Customer shall not energize the Project for any reason without specific permission from the Participating TO’s and the CAISO’s operations personnel. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) The Interconnection Customer shall maintain operating communications with the Participating TO’s designated switching center. The operating communications shall include, but not be limited to, system parallel operation or separation, scheduled and unscheduled outages, equipment clearances, protective relay operations, and levels of operating voltage and reactive power.
Interconnection Operations. When operating the Facility in parallel with the Electric System, Generator must maintain all appropriate permits and licenses and must comply with all Technical Requirements. The Parties will reasonably cooperate in QFIA performance, including coordination in scheduling of outages or maintenance for the Electric System, the Facility, or for any other equipment that might reasonably impact normal operation of the Facility or the Electric System. Generator must comply with all applicable law regarding: (i) Facility ownership, operation, or maintenance; (ii) the Site; and (iii) Generator’s QFIA performance. Generator also must pay all taxes or fees involving the Site, the Facility, or Generator’s operations under this QFIA. Generator acknowledges that this QFIA and any energy sale facilitated by this QFIA are subject to the rights and obligations of GPC and the Commission under PURPA, 16 U.S.C. § 824a-3, and the Commission’s related orders. GPC has no obligation to monitor Facility equipment or to notify Generator regarding Facility output or equipment status.
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Interconnection Operations. (a) In accordance with Article 5.12 of the UFA, the Interconnection Customer and Affected Participating TO shall execute any necessary supplemental agreements, as determined by the Affected Participating TO, to effectuate and record such easement(s) which provides the Affected Participating TO unrestricted 24 hour access to Affected Participating TO's Interconnection Facilities, Distribution Upgrades, and Network Upgrades, if applicable, located on the premises of the Interconnection Customer for construction, operation, and maintenance.
(b) Compliance with Applicable Reliability Standards: The Interconnection Customer shall comply with all Applicable Reliability Standards for the Interconnection Customer’s Interconnection Facilities and the Generating Facility. The Affected Participating TO will not assume any responsibility for complying with mandatory reliability standards for such facilities and offers no opinion as to whether the Interconnection Customer must register with NERC. If required to register with NERC, the Interconnection Customer shall be responsible for complying with all Applicable Reliability Standards for the Interconnection Customer’s Interconnection Facilities and the Generating Facility.
(c) Sub-Synchronous Interaction Studies: Certain generators are susceptible to sub-synchronous control interaction (SSCI) when interconnected within electrical proximity of series capacitor banks on the Transmission System. In order to evaluate the SSCI between generating facilities with inverter-based generation technology and the Transmission System, a study will need to be
Interconnection Operations. (a) The Interconnection Customer shall cause the RE Columbia 3 Project to participate in any SPS required to prevent thermal overloads and unstable conditions resulting from outages. Such participation shall be in accordance with applicable FERC regulations, and ISO Tariff provisions and protocols. The Interconnection Customer will not be entitled to any compensation from the Distribution Provider, pursuant to the SGIA, for loss of generation output when (i) the Small Generating Facility’s generation is reduced or the RE Columbia 3 Project is tripped off-line due to implementation of the SPS; or
Interconnection Operations. When operating the Facility in parallel with the Electric System, Generator must maintain all appropriate permits and licenses and must comply with all Technical Requirements. The Parties will reasonably cooperate in QFIA performance, including coordination in scheduling of periodic Witness Testing or scheduling of outages or maintenance for the Electric System, the Facility, or for any other equipment that might reasonably impact normal operation of the Facility or the Electric System. Generator must comply with all applicable law regarding: (i) Facility ownership, operation, or maintenance; (ii) the Site; and
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