Common use of Requests for Interconnection Clause in Contracts

Requests for Interconnection. Each Participating TO shall accept requests for new or modified Interconnections to the ISO Controlled Grid, and shall process such requests in a timely, non-discriminatory manner in accordance with its tariffs and procedures. In this regard, the Participating TO shall: i. collect all relevant data required to process the request; ii. coordinate the processing of the Interconnection requests with the ISO, including collecting and submitting to the ISO all information necessary for the ISO to assess the Interconnection request; iii. enter into system impact or Facilities Study Agreements in accordance with the applicable TO Tariff with the entity requesting Interconnection, in order to perform the studies necessary to assess the impact of the Interconnection on the ISO Controlled Grid and identify the facilities and any necessary reinforcements of the ISO Controlled Grid, including any alternative reinforcement options identified by the party requesting the Interconnection, that are required for the Interconnection; iv. enter into agreements governing the operation of the requested Interconnection and agreements for construction, where applicable; v. explain available study and timing options to the entity requesting Interconnection; vi. provide a detailed estimate of the costs to be paid by the party requesting Interconnection and a statement of the proposed method of allocating the cost of any required system upgrades between that party and any other beneficiaries; and vii. provide to the entity requesting Interconnection all ISO comments, including any additional ISO-imposed requirements.