Central Virginia Electric Cooperative allows for interconnections to retail electric customers, independently owned generators, and any other parties operating, or intending to operate, a distributed generating facility in parallel with utility systems. If you are interested in connecting one of these systems to the CVEC grid, please refer to the Virginia Code 20 VAC 5-314.
Virginia categorizes interconnection requests into the following three categories, each with their own connection process:
- Level 1 – The Level 1 interconnection process is available to any IC proposing to interconnect a certified facility with the utility system if the SGF is no larger than 500 kW. (See 20 VAC5-314-40)
- Level 2– The Level 2 interconnection process is available to an IC proposing to interconnect a certified facility with the utility system if the facility is no larger than 2 MW and does not qualify for the Level 1 process, and meets the codes, standards, and certification requirements of Schedules 2 and 3 of 20 VAC 5-314-170. (See also 20 VAC 5-314-50)
- Level 3– All other requests not qualifying for Level 1 or Level 2, please apply using the Level 3 process. (See 20 VAC 5-314-70)
For the CVEC Queue, Application Forms, FAQs, and other information, please visit the VMDAEC SGI Portal. A preapplication process is also available. If you have your application and information ready, or would like further information, please contact CVEC’s Power Supply Team.