System Impact Studies Clause Samples
A System Impact Studies clause outlines the requirement for conducting technical assessments to evaluate how a proposed project or change will affect an existing system, such as an electrical grid or network. Typically, this clause mandates that the party seeking interconnection or modification must fund and cooperate in a detailed analysis performed by the system operator or a designated third party. The study examines factors like capacity, reliability, and potential upgrades needed to accommodate the new project. Its core function is to ensure that any changes do not negatively impact the system’s performance or safety, thereby managing risk and clarifying responsibilities before implementation.
System Impact Studies. 4.4.1 The System Impact Studies shall identify and detail the electric system impacts that would result if the proposed Generating Facility were interconnected without project modifications or electric system modifications, focusing on the adverse system impacts identified in the Feasibility Study, or to study potential impacts, including, but not limited to, those identified in the scoping meeting. The System Impact Studies shall evaluate the impact of the proposed interconnection on the reliability of the electric system.
4.4.2 If potential adverse Distribution System impacts are identified in the scoping meeting or shown in the Feasibility Study, a Distribution System Impact Study must be performed. GUC shall send the Interconnection Customer a Distribution System Impact Study Agreement within an agreed upon timeframe of transmittal of the Feasibility Study or the scoping meeting if no Feasibility Study is to be performed, including an outline of the scope of the study and a non- binding good faith estimate of the cost to perform the study.
4.4.3 If potential adverse Transmission System impacts are identified in the scoping meeting or shown in the Feasibility Study or Distribution System Impact Study, a Transmission System Impact Study must be performed. GUC shall send the Interconnection Customer a Transmission System Impact Study Agreement within an agreed upon timeframe of transmittal of the Feasibility Study or Distribution System Impact Study or the scoping meeting if no Feasibility Study or Distribution System Impact Study is to be performed, including an outline of the scope of the study and a non-binding good faith estimate of the cost to perform the study.
4.4.4 In order to remain under consideration for interconnection, the Interconnection Customer must return an executed System Impact Study Agreement within an agreed upon timeframe.
4.4.5 A deposit of the good faith estimated cost of a Distribution System Impact Study and of the good faith estimated cost of a Transmission System Impact Study may be required from the Interconnection Customer.
4.4.6 The scope of and cost responsibilities for a System Impact Study are described in the System Impact Study Agreement.
4.4.7 If the System Impact Studies show no potential for adverse system impacts, GUC shall send the Interconnection Customer within an agreed upon timeframe a Facilities Study Agreement, including an outline of the scope of the study and a non-binding good faith estimate of the cost t...
System Impact Studies. 1. Total number of System Impact Studies completed
2. Maximum, mean, and median processing times from receipt of signed System Impact Study agreement to provision of study results.
ii. Facilities Studies