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Interconnection Process & Checklist for Installers  

Step 1:  Submit an Interconnection Application  

Required documents for application submittal:

* The member must have an account number prior to submitting an application. 

Step 2:  LPEA Engineering Review (2-4 weeks)  

LPEA Renewables and Engineering teams review Interconnection Application for completeness and for compliance with requirements.  

  • Interconnection request approved

OR   

  • Certain requirements must be completed prior to obtaining approval for interconnection.
    • Starting July 1, 2024: The Interconnection Agreement must be signed and returned to renewables@lpea.coop to interconnect and become a net-metered account. LPEA will countersign the Interconnection Agreement and email it to the member.

Note: LPEA Engineering approval valid for 12 months. Projects must be placed in service within 12 months or a new application will be required. 

Step 3:  Installation Process  

  • Construction of system 
    • Review LPEA’s Interconnection Standards prior to installation    
    • Accessible AC disconnect  
    • Production meter (*If applicable please email renewables@lpea.coop one week in advance to coordinate meter pick up. Meter socket provided by installer.)   
  • State Electrical Inspection

*The design and installation of a PV solar system may require approval from one or more of the following: Fire Protection District, County, or Municipality. The need for approval may depend on the location of the PV solar system, what type of building it is situated on, or if it is a ground-mounted system. Please reach out to the applicable authority prior to development. 

Step 4:  Submit Permission to Operate (PTO) Request 

*PTO requests must be submitted within 10 days of turnon the system.
Systems can be left energized after:  

  • The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) inspection has been passed/approved.
  • The inverter has been programmed to LPEA's required inverter settings. 

Please review our PTO Request Installer's Guide for instructions. The system will be assigned a net-metering start date that corresponds to the date of receipt of a complete and compliant PTO request. 

Step 5: LPEA Final Inspection  

LPEA performs the final inspection within two weeks of receiving the completed PTO request from Step 4 (above). 

  • Installers may be required to be present at the final inspection.
  • "Permission to Operate" certificate will be issued upon LPEA approval.

 

Interconnection Application

LPEA Required Forms

LPEA Resources

LPEA Renewable Generation Policies and Tariffs

Other Resources