Applying for Private Generation Interconnection in New Jersey
Guidelines for Level 1
Level 1 — Inverter-based facility that has smart inverter capability with a nameplate rating of 50 kW AC or less and an export capacity of 25 kW AC or less and is certified in accordance with N.J.A.C. 14:8-5.3.
Prior to installation
Upload the following with your online application on Power Clerk:
Part 1 — Interconnection Application/Agreement
Level 1 has no application fee
- Three-line electrical schematic diagram
- A letter of authorization by customer (if the applicant is an agent for the customer)
- Copy of the manufacturer's data sheet and certification for the equipment
- Site plan
- Copy of manufacturer’s verification test procedures
- Copy of Certificate of UL1741SB Compliance
Guidelines for Level 2 and Level 3
Level 2
The facility has an export capacity of two megawatts AC or less and has been certified in accordance with N.J.A.C. 14:8-5.3.
Level 3
Facility has an export capacity of greater than two megawatts AC and did not qualify for Level 1 or Level 2.
Prior to installation
Submit the following with your application:
- Three-line electrical schematic diagram
- A letter of authorization by customer (if the applicant is an agent for the customer)
- Interconnection Agreement for Level 2 or Level 3 Projects
- Copy of the manufacturer's data sheet and certification for the equipment
- Site plan
- Application fees:
- Level 2 application — $50.00 plus $1.00 per kilowatt of the customer-generator facility's export capacity.
- Level 3 application — $100.00 plus $2.00 per kilowatt of the customer-generator facility's export capacity, with a maximum of $10,000.00.
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Installations Greater Than 2 MW
Follow the applicable technical guidelines below for installation of systems that generate more than 2 MW:
- Operating, metering, and equipment protection requirements for parallel operation of large-size generating facilities greater than 2,000 kW connected to the distribution system
- Operating, metering, and equipment protection requirements for parallel operation of large-size generating facilities greater than 25,000 kW and medium-size facilities (5,000–25,000 kW) connected to the transmission system
Next Steps
We'll review the application and design. We may require additional information, depending on the complexity of the design.
Once a complete application is received and approved for installation, permission to operate will be granted.