Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 38 - PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATION
Chapter 38.5 - UTILITY DIVISION
Subchapter 38.5.84 - Small Generator Interconnection
Rule 38.5.8405 - CERTIFIED EQUIPMENT
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) An interconnection request may be eligible for expedited interconnection review as determined under ARM 38.5.8404 if the small generator facility uses certified interconnection equipment. Interconnection equipment shall be deemed certified upon establishment of all of the following:
(2) If the interconnection equipment is an integrated equipment package such as an inverter, then the applicant must show that the generator or other electric source being utilized is compatible with the interconnection equipment and is consistent with the testing and listing specified for this type of interconnection equipment.
(3) If the interconnection equipment includes only interface components (switchgear, multifunction relays, or other interface devices), then the applicant must show that the generator or other electric source being utilized is compatible with the interconnection equipment and is consistent with the testing and listing specified for this type of interconnection equipment.
(4) Interconnection equipment must be evaluated by a NRTL in accordance with the following codes and standards:
(5) Certified interconnection equipment shall not require further design testing or production testing, as specified by IEEE Standard 1547-2003 Sections 5.1 and 5.2, or additional interconnection equipment modification to meet the requirements for expedited review; however, nothing herein shall preclude the need for an interconnection installation evaluation, commissioning tests or periodic testing as specified by IEEE Standard 1547-2003 Sections 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5, or for a witness test that may be conducted by the EDC.
69-3-103, MCA; IMP, 69-3-102, MCA;