Breakthrough Technologies Institute - Fuel Cells 2000

• There are three different levels of review procedures for applications, depending
on size and certification. Level 1 applies to inverter-based systems with a
capacity rating of 10 kW or less. Level 2 applies to systems with a maximum
capacity of 2 MW that are certified by a nationally-recognized testing and
certification laboratory as meeting IEEE 1547 and UL 1741 compliance
standards. Level 3 applies to systems with a maximum capacity of 2 MW that do
not qualify for either the Level 1 or Level 2 interconnection review procedures.
• Fees vary by level. There is no fee for Level 1 interconnection. Level 2
interconnection may include a fee of $50 plus $1 per kW of capacity (not to
exceed $100). Level 3 may include a fee of $100 plus $2 per kW of capacity, as
well as charges for actual time spent on any impact and/or facilities studies
required by the standard.
• Utilities may not require Level 1 and Level 2 customer-generators to install
additional controls or external disconnect switches not included in the equipment
package, to perform or pay for additional tests, or to purchase additional liability
insurance.
• An external disconnect switch is no longer required.
• Interconnection to networks is permitted.
Fuel cells powered by renewable fuels are eligible under these rules.
Contact:
Benjamin Scott Hunter
State of New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Office of Clean Energy
44 South Clinton Avenue
P.O. Box 350
Trenton, NJ 08625-0350
Phone: (609) 777-3300
Fax: (609) 777-3330
E-Mail: benjamin.hunter@bpu.state.nj.us
Web: www.bpu.state.nj.us
3. PUBLIC AGENCY POLICIES/PURCHASE PROGRAMS
Low Emissions or Alternative Fuel Bus Acquisition Requirement
www.njleg.state.nj.us/2004/Bills/A3500/3414_U1.HTM
Beginning July 1, 2007, all buses purchased by the New Jersey Transit Corporation
must have improved pollution controls and that reduce particulate emissions or buses
powered by a fuel other than conventional diesel. Qualifying vehicles include CNG
vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, vehicles operating on ultra low sulfur
fuel or biodiesel, or vehicles operating on any other bus fuel approved by EPA.
Contact:
New Jersey Transit Corporation
Phone: (800) 772-2222
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