Small Generator Interconnection
BARC allows for interconnections to retail electric customers, independently owned generators, and any other parties operating, or intending to operate, a distributed generating facility in parallel with utility systems.
Virginia categorizes interconnection requests into the following three categories, each with their own connection process:
- The Level 1 interconnection process – available to any IC proposing to interconnect a certified facility with the utility system if the SGF is no larger than 500 kW. (See 20 VAC5-314-40)
- The Level 2 interconnection process – available to an IC proposing to interconnect a certified facility with the utility system if the facility is no larger than 2 MW and does not qualify for the Level 1 process, and meets the codes, standards, and certification requirements of Schedules 2 and 3 of 20 VAC 5-314-170. (See also 20 VAC 5-314-50)
- All other requests not qualifying for Level 1 or Level 2, please apply using the Level 3 process. (See 20 VAC 5-314-70)
Ready to Submit a Small Generator Interconnection Project?
If you are an interconnection customer who is ready to begin the pre-application process for a small generator interconnection (SGI) with BARC’s distribution system, please visit the applicable code section for a pre-application form and requirements on the Virginia Law website.