Breakthrough Technologies Institute - Fuel Cells 2000

POWER GENERATION
Net Metering and Interconnection Standards
Idaho does not have statewide net metering policies or interconnection standards in
place. However, several utilities operating in the state have filed net metering tariffs with
the state’s Public Utilities Commission. Two of these utilities allow net metering of fuel
cells and have issued interconnection guidelines.
Avista Utilities
www.avistautilities.com/assets/tariffs/id/ID_062.pdf
www.dsireusa.org/library/docs/additionaldocs/IDAvistaGenerationInterconnectionProces
s.pdf
Avista Utilities allows interconnection and net metering of renewable energy systems
generating up to 25 kW of electricity. Qualifying systems are those powered by solar
energy, wind, biomass, hydropower or fuel cells. Net metering enrollment is limited to
0.1% of Avista’s 1996 peak demand (1.52 MW).
Contact:
Avista Utilities
Customer Service, MSC-34
PO Box 3727
Spokane, WA 99220-3727
Phone: (800) 227-9187
E-mail: AskAvista@AvistaUtilities.com
Web: www.avistautilities.com/home.asp?view=res
Idaho Power
www.idahopower.com/aboutus/business/generationInterconnect
Idaho Power provides for interconnection and net metering of residential and small
commercial systems generating up to 25 kW of electricity using wind, solar, biomass,
hydroelectric systems or fuel cells. The company also allows net metering of large
commercial systems, up to 100 kW, for customers other than residents and small
businesses. Total net metering enrollment is limited to 2.9 MW, or 0.1% of Idaho
Power's peak demand in 2000. Idaho Power’s four-step interconnection process
requires feasibility, system impact and facility studies prior to connecting to the system.
Contact:
Idaho Power
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
Phone: (800) 488-6151 or (208) 388-2200
E-mail: https://www.idahopower.com/forms/customerservice/contactus.htm
Web: www.idahopower.com
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