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Distributed Generation Guidelines for Customer-Owned Generation
This information applies to Xcel Energy service territories in North Dakota only.
FERC Rules
Federal Energy Regulator Commission (FERC) provides standards for small generation ( less then 20 MW) interconnection for facilities within the jurisdiction of the commission. This generally applies to transmission-level interconnection. Distribution-level interconnection is usually regulated by each state's public utilities commission.
State Rules
The North Dakota state interconnection rules as adopted by the North Dakota Public Service Commission are report in rules 69-09-02, 69-09-07, and 69-09-08.
Electric Rules
Tariffs
North Dakota Tariffs relating to distributed generation can be found in Section 9, Cogeneration and Small Power Production, of the North Dakota Electric Rate Book. Tariffs relating to Standby Rates can be found in Section 5-82, Standby Service Rider.
Xcel Energy North Dakota Tariffs
Interconnection Forms and Agreements
A detailed description of the interconnection process can be found in the document, Distributed Generation Interconnection Manual, below. The manual also includes an interconnection process flow chart, interconnection application and agreement, an engineering data submittal form, and interconnection requirements.
Xcel Energy Transmission Interconnection Guidelines
Contact for Northern States Power - Minnesota
Distribution Generation Interconnections
Call Center
Phone: 1-800-895-4999
Distribution Interconnection Information
Michael Kraemer
Distribution Engineer
Phone: 763-493-1684
Email: Michael.A.Kraemer@xcelenergy.com
Other Distributed Generation Information
Dave Sederquist
Phone: 701-241-8632
Email: Dave.Sederquist@xcelenergy.com
