Abstract: . . .  Some common issues are mentioned below. The list, which is not exhaustive, is intended to identify the kinds of contractual issues that can be viewed as overly-burdensome. In many cases, these issues are being worked out in state proceedings or other forums. Without going into specifics, the Solar Electric Power Association recommends that all utilities methodically simplify and streamline contractual aspects of interconnection. Issues of metering, rates, and tariffs go beyond the scope of this position statement – tied in with a much broader range of issues. In this companion document, the Association hopes to obtain consensus on a smaller set of contractual issues that will simplify interconnection and promote wider use of clean, renewable, and reliable solar power. The debates over metering, rates, and tariffs can then take place without having to involve issues that, in most cases, can be straightforwardly resolved. Insurance and indemnification. Any requirements for insurance and indemnification . . .
. . .  common issues are mentioned below. The list, which is not exhaustive, is intended to identify the kinds of contractual issues that can be viewed as overly-burdensome. In many cases, these issues are being worked out in state proceedings or other forums. Without going into specifics, the Solar Electric Power Association recommends that all utilities methodically simplify and streamline contractual aspects of interconnection. Issues of metering, rates, and tariffs go beyond the scope of this position statement – tied in with a much broader range of issues. In this companion document, the Association hopes to obtain consensus on a smaller set of contractual issues that will simplify interconnection and promote wider use of clean, renewable, and reliable solar power. The debates over metering, rates, and tariffs can then take place without having to involve issues that, in most cases, can be straightforwardly resolved. Insurance and indemnification. Any requirements for insurance and indemnification . . .
. . .  through an extensive, consensus-based process involving utilities, inverter manufacturers, national laboratories, and other stakeholders. In addition, the National Electrical Code (NEC) Article 690 covers important safety aspects related to PV system design. These standards address all legitimate technical concerns, such as safety and power quality, and thus clear the way for simplified interconnection on a technical level. The approval of IEEE 929-2000, Recommended Practice for Utility Interface of Photovoltaic Systems by the IEEE Standards Board on 30 January 2000 is an important step for safe interconnection. IEEE 929-2000 is a standard to which PV interconnection hardware can be designed, removing a costly and inefficient situation where different utilities and jurisdictions require different and specialized hardware. Not only does IEEE 929-2000 simplify PV interconnection, it is also the first IEEE standard allowing interconnection of non-utility-owned generation equipment. The IEEE 929-2000 . . .
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