Solar Energy & Distributed Generation

What is Distributed Generation (DG)?

Distributed Generation refers to generation facilities supplementing on-site load or non-centralized electric power production facilities interconnected at the distribution side of an electric power system. Solar, wind, micro-hydroelectric, micro-CHP, energy storage and fuel cell are some examples of DG technologies.

What you need to know about installing DG.

From submitting the initial application through Permission to Operate (PTO) and everything else in between, we’ve got you covered.

Residential

Learn more about the Residential application process, net-metering and compensation eligibility

Commercial

Explore Commercial application processes, available net energy metering types & compensation eligibility

Ready to submit your application?

You can easily submit a solar or DG interconnection application, request final acceptance approval (PTO), upload documents, and check your applications status through our PowerClerk Interconnection Online Application Portal (IOAP).

5 MW-AC and less

DG Systems 5 MW-AC and less follow the NYS Standardized Interconnection Requirements (SIR)

Greater than 5 MW-AC

DG Systems greater than 5 MW-AC that do not qualify for the NYISO process follow Central Hudson’s Interconnection Requirements --COMING SOON--

Need locational data?

Hosting Capacity Maps serve as a tool to inform applicants on the amount of DG a feeder has the potential to host without the need for significant system upgrades at the customer’s cost.

The System Data Portal provides historic and forecast data for transmission areas and load serving substations.