Renewable Energy Solutions
Distributed Generation
We are committed to supporting distributed generation projects within our service area. Distributed Generation allows customers to produce clean energy and sell that energy back to UI to use throughout our electric grid. This contributes to a cleaner and healthier environment for our entire community. Whether you are a customer considering distributed generation or you are an experienced contractor, we can help you learn more about distributed generation and guide you through the application process.
Program Resources
- Getting Started
- Application Process
- Interconnection Process
- FAQs
- Contact Distributed Generation
- Hosting Capacity
- Contractor Resources and Training Videos
- Historical Rates, System Costs, and Program Data
What is Distributed Generation?
Distributed Generation, also known as Distributed Energy Resources (DER), involves a generator interconnected to the Electric Distribution System located on either the customer-side or grid-side of the electric meter. The generator produces energy from a variety of sources including but not limited to photovoltaic arrays (solar panels), wind turbines, co-generation units and micro turbines.
If you applied for interconnection before January 1, 2022, you are participating in the former Net Metering Program.
If you are applying for interconnection of a solar PV project on or after January 1, 2022, you are applying to participate in Connecticut Renewable Energy Solutions.
What is Connecticut Renewable Energy Solutions?
Renewable Energy Solutions provides a Tariff, or “incentive rate”, to compensate residential and commercial customers for the power produced from their distributed generation systems. Customers can apply for one of two incentive rate structures - Buy All or Netting - along with their interconnection application. Additional information on the incentive rate structures is found here.
Application Process
An application for a proposed DER interconnection and incentive rate can be submitted via our online portal. In order to do so, you will need to create a secure login ID and password. Once you have submitted an application, you can also view updated project status online through the portal. Click below to apply today!!
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Would you like to generate your own electricity?
Whether this is your first project, or you are a seasoned professional, we can help you get connected!
We've included the information needed to set up either a small or large DER project at your home or business location.
Tools to assess options for your residential or commercial solar project
Residential Renewable Energy Solutions FAQs
Residential Renewable Energy Solutions - Questions & Responses from Webinars
Circuit-level Hosting Capacity Map
Hosting Capacity Eligibility Form
Interconnection Feasibility Map
“How to” guide for the DER Interconnection Application Portal
ISO-NE Source Document for Inverter Ride-Through Requirements
Residential Renewable Energy Solutions Program Manual
Guidelines for Generator Interconnection, Fast Track and Study Process
Exhibit B--Generator Interconnection Technical Requirements
Renewable Energy Solutions and Interconnection Fees
Renewable Energy Solutions Tariff Application Fees:
- ≤25 kW Res. Renewable Energy Solutions Application Fee - $129
- >25 kW Bus. Renewable Energy Solutions Bid Fee - $300
- Tariff Payment Beneficiary Revision - $22
Distributed Generation Interconnection Fees:
- New 25 kW or less Application - $200.00
- Upgrade to Fast Track Application from 25 kW - $300.00
- New Fast Track Application - $500.00
- New Fast Track Application (2+ MW) - $1000.00
- Additional Site Visit - $150.00
Monthly Netting or Buy-All Metering Equipment:
- REC Meter Fee 120/240 V single phase. Form 2S - $181.00
- REC Meter Fee 120/208 V single phase. Form 25S - $274.00
- REC Meter for Commercial and Industrial projects - TBD
Residential Renewable Energy Solution Forms
Forms required for all applications:
- Customer Disclosure Form - Direct Ownership
- Customer Disclosure Form – Third Party Ownership
- 1-4 Family Documentation
- Alternative Energy Assessment Documentation
- Installer-Customer Contract
Forms required for direct payments to Tariff Payment Beneficiaries for both residential and non-residential programs. The Tariff Payment Beneficiary Instructions contain additional details about these forms:
- W-9
- Tariff Payment Beneficiary Form (Residential Only)
- Tariff Payment Beneficiary Revision Form
- Avangrid ACH Authorization Form
- Voided Check or Bank information on Bank or Company
Non-Residential Renewable Energy Solution Forms
Forms required for bids, as applicable:
- PE Certification Form, as applicable
- Certification of Carbon Neutrality
- Bid Certification Form
- Beneficial Account Credit Allocation Form, as applicable
- Bid Preference Form, as applicable
Program Guideline Documents:
- UI Commercial Metering Diagrams
- Getting to Tariff Enrollment
- Year 3 Bid Comparison Calculator
- UI Tariff Rider
- Year 3 Terms and Conditions
- Year 3 Program Manual
- Acceptable Form for Providing Performance Assurance
- Tariff Payment Beneficiary Revision Form
- Prerequisites for Purchase
Year 3 NRES Information Webinar:
UI and Eversource hosted an informational webinar on January 23, 2024.
Year 3 Eversource and UI Bidders Conference slide deck:
Year 2 NRES Information Webinar:
UI and Eversource hosted an informational webinar on January 26, 2023. Please see the linked slide deck from the webinar here.
Year 2 Eversouce and UI Bidders Conference slide deck and recording:
Program Contacts
Interconnection Contact:
generator.connection@uinet.com
Residential Renewable Energy Solutions Contact:
res.renewableenergysolutions@uinet.com
Non-Residential Renewable Energy Solutions Contact:
NRES@uinet.com