Information on interconnection of a generating system to SECO Energy

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When connecting a generator into the power grid, three main issues must be addressed: safety, reliability and economics. The member must perform his/her own economic analysis taking into consideration the cost of the generator, fuel cost, rebates, tax incentives and reduction of their electricity bill due to their own generation system. Sumter Electric Cooperative, aka SECO Energy, has developed interconnection guidelines to insure the safety of its employees and to insure that any member generation does not adversely impact the reliability of the power grid.

Small Photovoltaic Systems:
Members may install a small photovoltaic system and sell back electricity to SECO. The following documents will help you understand the requirements for installing this system, the interconnection requirements, and the legal contract that will need to be executed by both parties.

Solar photovoltaic Information	Interconnection Contract
Solar photovoltaic Information	Interconnection Contract
IEEE Standard 1547	SPS Requirement Form

Generator Interconnection:
Members may install a generator and sell electricity back to SECO. Commercial members with large demands may be able to save on their electricity bills by signing up for SECO’s GSDI (General Service Demand Interruptible) rate. The following documents will help you understand the requirements for installing this system, the interconnection requirements, and the legal contract that will need to be executed by both parties.

Co generation information and Contract	Requires Acrobat Reader.
IEEE Standard 1547

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Page last updated: Friday, March 5, 2010