THE INTERCONNECTION PROCESS
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COMMITTED TO A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE
We have a variety of resources that can help you get a renewable energy system
safely connected to the smart grid.
And we’re here to guide you through the process!
For Answers to Frequently Asked Questions,
or to Apply for InterconnectionComEd.com/Interconnection
For Questions about Connecting to the Smart Grid
Email: [email protected]: 630-576-8185
Pre-Application & Payment*
FEE: $300
FEE: $50 (<25KW)
FEE: $100 + $1/kW (25KW–5MW)
FEE: $500 + $2/kW (NON-EXPORT)
FEE: $1,000 + $2/kW (5MW–10MW)
FEE: $15,000
Today, you have more options than ever for renewable energy. ComEd is committed to supporting clean energy choices and will work with you to ensure a renewable energy system is safely connected to the smart grid. (You may have heard this connection process referred to as “Interconnection.”)
The Interconnection Process
Pre-Application Report*
SUBMIT the pre-application request and payment
CONDUCT the pre-application assessment and ISSUE the report
* Completing these two optional steps may provide insight into the feasibility of the project.** Numbers and types of technical reviews may vary by interconnection level.
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Application Review
REVIEW application for completeness and technical specifications
Interconnection Application &
Payment
SUBMIT the appropriate level application and payment
Technical Reviews**
CONDUCT technical reviews
Interconnection Agreement (IA) (LEVEL 2/3/4/PART 467)
Engineering, Construction,
Inspection
Application Approval
APPROVE application and notify Customer of next steps
EXECUTED by Customer and ComEd
COMPLETED by Customer and ComEd
EXECUTED by Customer and ComEd
CERTIFICATE of COMPLETION
HOW LONG IS THE INTERCONNECTION PROCESS?
Interconnection applications and processing times are classified by the size
and type of renewable energy system being installed per Illinois Administrative
Code Part 466 and Part 467. The time to review and approve
applications varies by level of interconnection as seen in the
chart to the right.
For Answers to Frequently Asked QuestionsVisit ComEd.com/Interconnection
INTERCONNECTION PROCESS DURATION AND FEES***
PRE-APPLICATION (OPTIONAL)
LEVEL 1 (<25kW)
LEVEL 2 (25kW–5MW)
LEVEL 3 (NON-EXPORT)
LEVEL 4 (5MW–10MW)
PART 467 (> 10MW)
0 ~3.5 MONTHS 100 ~8 MONTHS 200 ~12 MONTHS 300 ~6 MONTHS ~10 MONTHS ~14 MONTHS
BUSINESS DAYS
22 DAYS
60 DAYS
205 DAYS
275 DAYS
25 DAYS
60 DAYS
***Amounts listed are base fees, additional fees may apply.
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5 6
2 3 4
7
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