Distributed Generation Home

If you are a Central Hudson customer, you may be eligible to install a generator and operate in parallel with Central Hudson’s electric grid. This website is dedicated to providing information about interconnecting generators that are less than 2MW in size and subject to the New York State Standardized Interconnection Requirements.

Incentives
State and federal incentives exist for a variety of renewable energy sources. In addition, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) offers incentives to install grid-tied solar and wind generators.  Please visit their website for more information.

Installers
In order to receive funding through NYSERDA, you must use a NYSERDA-approved installer. A list of eligible solar and wind installers can also be found on NYSERDA’s website.

Service Classification
The size of your system and current service classification will determine your new service classification once your generator is interconnected.  Some customers may qualify for net metering. If you do not qualify for net metering, please see our electric rate tariffs (leaf 228 for service classification 10 and leaf 272 for service classification 14) for more information.

Application Process
Please read through the New York State Standardized Interconnection Requirements to become familiar with the interconnection process. To interconnect your generator with Central Hudson, you must complete the required application and supporting documentation and forward it to Central Hudson for review and approval. Your application will be approved if your generator interconnection meets New York State Standardized Interconnection Requirements (PDF) and does not have an adverse impact on other electric utility customers.  We also recommend that you use Type Tested and Approved Equipment to facilitate the process and ensure that you meet safety requirements. Completed applications can be mailed to:

          Central Hudson Gas & Electric
          Attn: Heather Adams
          284 South Avenue
          Poughkeepsie, New York 12601

Central Hudson follows the New York State Standardized Application Process.  Once you are approved for interconnection, you may proceed with construction of your system.  You must also enter an agreement and schedule an interconnection test with Central Hudson.