Defined term

Grid interconnection

Grid interconnection is the technical and administrative process for connecting a customer energy system to an electric utility distribution system under applicable requirements.

Also known as distributed generation interconnection

grid · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-054 · Last verified August 20, 2026

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Definition

Grid interconnection is the technical and administrative process for connecting a customer energy system to an electric utility distribution system under applicable requirements.

Applicable jurisdiction: US; utility and jurisdiction requirements vary

Definition claim verification: Verified August 20, 2026

In plain language

For Grid interconnection, the controlling utility tariff, interconnection document, meter arrangement, and jurisdiction matter more than a generic national description.

What it is not

It is not the same as receiving a building permit, an incentive approval, or a particular export-compensation tariff.

Decision context

Why it matters

Application, study, equipment, protection, metering, inspection, agreement, fees, timelines, and operating limits vary by utility and jurisdiction.

Applicable jurisdiction: US; utility and jurisdiction requirements vary

Decision-context claim verification: Verified August 20, 2026

Information boundary

This page provides general educational context, not a site design, production guarantee, utility determination, contract interpretation, legal opinion, tax conclusion, or individualized financial advice. Verify property, equipment, utility, jurisdiction, program, and agreement details before acting.

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