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Effective August 1, 2006



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A. APPLICABILITY.
This Regulation describes the Distributive Generation
Interconnection, Operating and Metering requirements for a Generating Facility (GF) to
be connected to the Distribution System of Imperial Irrigation District (IID). Subject to
the requirements of this Regulation, IID shall allow the Interconnection of a GF to its
Distribution System.

A.1. DEFINITIONS.
Capitalized terms used in this Regulation, and not defined in other
IID Rate Schedules and Regulations Governing the Sale and Use of Electric Energy (IID
Rates and Regulations), shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms in Section H of
this Regulation. The definitions set forth in Section H of this Regulation shall only apply
to this Regulation.

A.2. CONSISTENT WITH IEEE 1547.
This Regulation was revised to be consistent
with the requirements of ANSI/IEEE
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1547-2003
Standard for Interconnecting Distributed
Resources with Electric Power Systems
(IEEE 1547). In some cases, IEEE 1547
language was adopted directly; in others, IEEE 1547 requirements were interpreted.
This Regulations language maintains the spirit of both documents.

Language from IEEE 1547 that was adopted directly (as opposed to paraphrased
language or previous language that was determined to be consistent with IEEE 1547) is
followed by a citation that lists the Clause from which the language derived. For
example, IEEE 1547-4.1.1 is a reference to Clause 4.1.1.

In the event of any conflict between this Regulation and any of the standards listed
herein, the requirements of this Regulation shall take precedence.

B. GENERAL REGULATIONS, RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

B.1. OPERATING AUTHORIZATION.
Producer must comply with this Regulation,
execute an Interconnection Agreement with IID, and receive IIDs express written
permission before Parallel Operation of its GF with IIDs Distribution System. IID shall
apply this Regulation in a non-discriminatory manner and shall not unreasonably
withhold its permission for Parallel Operation of Producers GF with IIDs Distribution
System.


B.2. SEPARATE AGREEMENTS REQUIRED FOR OTHER SERVICES.
Producer
requiring other electric services from IID including, but not limited to, Distribution Service
during periods of curtailment or interruption of Producers GF, shall enter into
agreements with IID for such services in accordance with IID Rate and Regulations.


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ANSI American National Standards Institute; IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

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B.3. SERVICES NOT PROVIDED WITH INTERCONNECTION.
Interconnection with
IID's Distribution System under this Regulation does not provide Producer any right to
utilize IID's System for the transmission, distribution, or wheeling of electric power, nor
does it limit such right.

B.4. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, REGULATIONS AND RATE SCHEDULES.
Producer shall ascertain and comply with IID Rates & Regulations; applicable Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved regulations; and any local, state or
federal law, statute or regulation which applies to the design, sitting, construction,
installation, operation, or any other aspect of Producers GF and/or Interconnection
Facility.

B.5. DESIGN REVIEWS AND INSPECTIONS.
IID shall have the right to review the
design of Producer's Generating and/or Interconnection Facility to specify the interface
of protective relays; to determine feeder reclosing practice; to identify overcurrent
coordination; to identify where to make changes to voltage, regulator, capacitors, and
sectionalizing; and to inspect Producer's Generating and/or Interconnection Facility prior
to the commencement of Parallel Operation with IIDs Distribution System.

IID may require Producer to make modifications as necessary to comply with the
requirements of this Regulation. IID's review and authorization for Parallel Operation
shall not be construed as confirming or endorsing Producer's design or as warranting
the safety, durability or reliability of the Generating and/or Interconnection Facility. IID
shall not, by reason of such review or lack of review, be responsible for the strength,
adequacy or capacity of such equipment
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B.6. RIGHT TO ACCESS.
Producers GF and/or Interconnection Facility shall be
reasonably Accessible to IID personnel as necessary for IID to perform its duties and
exercise its rights under IID Rates & Regulations and any Interconnection Agreement
between IID and Producer.

B.7. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION.
Any information pertaining to a GF
and/or Interconnection Facility provided to IID by Producer shall be treated by IID in a
confidential manner. IID shall not use information contained in the Application for
Interconnection unless authorized to do so by the Customer or the information is
provided to IID by the Customer through other means.

B.8. PRUDENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIRED.
Producer shall
operate and maintain its GF and/or Interconnection Facility in accordance with Prudent
Electrical Practices and shall maintain compliance with this Regulation.

B.9. CURTAILMENT AND DISCONNECTION.
At any time
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IID may, without notice, in
the event of an Emergency or to correct Unsafe Operating Conditions: limit operation;
disconnect, or; require disconnection; as to Producers GF and/or IIDs Distribution
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System. IID may also limit operation; disconnect, or; require disconnection; as to
Producers GF and/or IIDs Distribution System upon the provision of reasonable written
notice, if one or more of the following criteria apply:

a.
For routine maintenance, repairs or modifications to IIDs Distribution System;

b.
Upon IIDs determination that Producers GF is not in compliance with this
Regulation, or;

c.
Upon termination of the Interconnection Agreement.

Upon Producers written request, IID shall provide a written explanation of the
reason for any such curtailment or disconnection.

C. APPLICATION AND INTERCONNECTION PROCESS

C.1 APPLICATION PROCESS

C.1.a. Applicant Initiates Contact with IID.
Upon request, IID shall provide
information and documents (such as sample agreements, Application, technical
information, listing of Certified Equipment, Initial and Supplemental Review fee
information, IID Rates and Regulations and Metering requirements) to a potential
Applicant. Unless otherwise agreed upon, all such information shall normally be sent to
an Applicant within five (5) business days following the initial request from the Applicant.
IID shall establish an individual representative as the single point of contact for the
Applicant, but may allocate responsibilities among its staff to best coordinate the
Interconnection of an Applicants GF
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C.1.b. Applicant Completes an Application.
All Applicants shall complete and file an
Application and supply to IID any relevant additional information requested by IID.
When applicable per Table C.1, an $800 Initial Review fee shall be included with the
Application.

1.
Normally, within 10 business days of receiving the Application, IID shall
acknowledge receipt and state whether the Application has been completed
adequately. If the application is incomplete or additional information is needed,
IID and Applicant shall cooperate in a timely manner to establish a satisfactory
Application.

2.
The Initial Review fee shall be waived for Applications requesting
Interconnection pursuant to IID Schedule NM, Net Metering, and for a solar
powered GF that does not sell power to the grid.

3.
Fifty percent of the fees associated with the Initial Review shall be returned to
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the Applicant if the Application is rejected by IID or if the Applicant retracts the
Application.


4.
An Application is subject to cancellation if it is over one year old (from the date
of IIDs acknowledgement) which is not associated with a signed Interconnection
Agreement, or any GF that has not been approved for parallel operation within
one year of completion of all applicable review and/or studies. However, IID may
not cancel an Application if Producer provides reasonable evidence that the
project is still active.

5.
IID, at its discretion, may adjust costs for the review of atypical Applications,
such as those submitted for multiple Generators, mul