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SunWatts Interconnection Application

When this form is completed by the member, and received by Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SSVEC), the member will be placed on the Sun Watts reservation list and subject to the interconnection requirements, rate classifications, charges, and tariffs in effect on the date SSVEC receives the form (Receipt Date).

Submission of this form (prior to the installation) completed the requirements of Arizona law (SB1417) as the notice to the Electric Utility. The local Building Inspection Department is responsible to assure that the proposed installation meets all applicable code. Submission of this Application gives the Solar Contractor permission to proceed from SSVEC.

The system may not be left running before it has been inspected and approved by an SSVEC employee. If the system is left on it creates a safety risk for our crews and we will lock off the system to prevent injury or damage.

If your Renewable Project is not completed within SIX (6) MONTHS from the Receipt Date, your reservation will be canceled, and you must fill out a new Application. You will be subject to the rules and regulations in effect as of the date SSVEC receives the new application, including but not limited to, any changes in net metering rules, rate classifications, charges, and tariffs.

Interconnection Application Form

System Type:

Note: Per SSVEC Requirements you may not splice, connect, or otherwise create a tap before the utility metering point. SSVEC will not approve any insulation piercing connections. NOTE: Systems larger than 20kW require pre-construction SSVEC review & written permission to proceed.

Disclaimer

FUTURE ACC RULES and/or RATE CHANGES

MAY AFFECT YOUR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM

Interconnection to the Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative (SSVEC) distribution system is subject to the following: in addition to the published physical interconnection requirements.

SSVEC’s electricity rates, basic charges and service fees are subject to change. Future adjustments to these items may positively or negatively impact any potential savings or the value of your photovoltaic (PV) system.
You will be responsible for paying any future increases to electricity rates, basic charges, or service fees from SSVEC.
Your photovoltaic system is subject to the current rates, rules and regulations established by the Arizona Corporation Commission (“Commission”). The Commission may alter its rules and regulation and/or change rates in the future, and if this occurs, your system is subject to those changes.
Any future electricity rate projections presented to you are not approved by SSVEC or the Commission. They are based on projections formulated by external parties not affiliated with SSVEC or the Commission.

By signing, the customer understands, and is in agreement with, Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.’s Distribution Generation Interconnection Requirements. The customer should not operate the PV system in parallel with the utility until the governmental authority having jurisdiction or an AZ registered engineer has approved the installation, and SSVEC has performed the compliance inspection and installed the proper metering for the photovoltaic installation.

AN AC DISCONNECT MEANS SHALL BE PROVIDED ON ALL UNGROUNDED AC CON¬DUCTORS AND SHALL CONSIST OF A LOCKABLE GANG-OPERATED DISCONNECT CLEARLY INDICATING OPEN OR CLOSED. THE SWITCH SHALL BE VISUALLY INSPECTED TO DETER¬MINE THAT THE SWITCH IS OPEN. THE SWITCH SHALL BE CLEARLY LABELED STATING "PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM AC DISCONNECT.” SWITCH TO BE LOCATED NOT LESS THAN 6” OR MORE THAN 60” FROM METER.

SSVEC WILL NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE CUSTOMER’S PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM, OR FOR ANY OTHER PORTION OF THE CUSTOMER’S ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. THE CUSTOMER IS FULLY AND SOLEY RESPONSIBLE FOR PROTECTING THEIR EQUIPMENT IN A MANNER TO PREVENT ANY FAULTS OR OTHER DISTURBANCES FROM DAMAGING THE CUSTOMER’S EQUIPMENT.

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