Defined term
Interconnection agreement
An interconnection agreement is the controlling agreement between the system owner or customer and the utility for an approved connection and its operating conditions.
Also known as distributed generation interconnection agreement
grid · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-055 · Last verified August 20, 2026
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Definition and boundaries
Definition
An interconnection agreement is the controlling agreement between the system owner or customer and the utility for an approved connection and its operating conditions.
Applicable jurisdiction: US; contract and utility requirements vary
Definition claim verification: Verified August 20, 2026
In plain language
For Interconnection agreement, the controlling utility tariff, interconnection document, meter arrangement, and jurisdiction matter more than a generic national description.
What it is not
It is not a net-metering tariff, installation contract, building permit, or permission to ignore later utility conditions.
Decision context
Why it matters
Read the executed agreement for equipment, export, protection, metering, access, insurance, operating, modification, and termination terms applicable to the project.
Applicable jurisdiction: US; contract and utility 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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Primary sources
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: Small Generator Interconnection Agreement
Revision FERC pro forma SGIA; source page updated 2024-05-16 · Source event as of May 16, 2024 · Ontology accessed August 20, 2026 · Ontology verified August 20, 2026