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Interconnection With Haywood EMC

Safety is the primary requirement for the interconnection with Haywood EMC. When there is a power outage, all energy generating sources connected to the grid must disconnect from the utility automatically until the electrical grid is restored. In addition, the power line work crews from Haywood EMC must be able to physically disconnect an interconnection by means of a lockable safety switch easily accessible and clearly marked near the electrical service connection. This is for their safety while they work on the power lines. The following is a partial list of regulations adopted by electrical power companies governing interconnections:

Underwriters Laboratory 1741-2005 UL1741—Standard for Static Inverters and Charge Controllers for Use in Photovoltaic Power Systems

National Electrical Code 2011

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers - 929-2000 - Inverter Interconnection Standard

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers - 1547-2003 - Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems

 

Author: William D. Wright, PE
NABCEP - Certified PV Installer
bwright@powerquestglobal.com

Interconnection Application
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  • About Us
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • Board of Directors
    • Management Team
    • Employment
    • Cooperative Principles
      • Cooperative Difference Video
    • Service Territory Map
    • Together We Save
    • News Posts
  • Member Services
    • Application for Electric Service
    • Capital Credits
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Estate Retirements
      • Outstanding Capital Credits
    • Project HEMC
    • Service Rules & Regulations
    • Staking Department
    • Co-op Connections
    • Rate Schedules
      • EV Rates
      • Time Of Day Rates
    • Safety
      • Storm Preparedness
      • Safety Quiz
    • Billing Information
      • Easy Ways to Pay
      • How To Read Your Bill
      • Delinquent Bill Timeline
    • Forms
      • Service Order Form
      • Medical Condition And Equipment Form
    • HOPE Program
    • Smart Meter Energy Usage Data Privacy/Security Advisory
    • Text Outage Alerts
    • Title VI Statement of Non-discrimination
    • Tree Trimming
  • Products
    • Generlink
    • HomeServe Protection Plans
    • Surge Protection Program
    • Generators
      • Generator Loan
      • Generator Service Agreement
    • Heat Pumps
      • Heat Pump/Weatherization Loan
    • Security Lighting
  • Your Community
    • Bright Ideas Grants
    • The Haywood EMC Podcast
    • Carolina Country Magazine
    • TSE Sports Camp Scholarship
    • News
    • TSE Scholarship
    • Youth Tour Application
  • Energy Efficiency
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Whole House Energy Audit
    • CFL Disposal
    • NC GreenPower
    • Together We Save
    • Home Energy Adventure
    • Energy Star Home Advisor
  • Renewable Energy
    • Renewable Energy Site Assessments
      • Solar Site Assessment
      • Hydro Site Assessment
      • Wind Turbine Site Assessment
    • Renewable Rates
      • RGR Rate
      • RGS Rate
    • Solar with Haywood EMC
      • Certificate Of Completion
      • Typical Components Of A Solar Interconnected System
    • Contracts With Haywood EMC
    • Renewable Energy Information
    • Renewable Energy Sources
    • Interconnection With Haywood EMC
      • Interconnect Application