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Member-Owned Distributed Energy Resources

Installing Solar, Wind and other Distributed Energy Resources (DER) allows you to both purchase Family Solar photoand sell power to and from Crow Wing Power.  If you are planning to connect to Crow Wing Power’s grid to buy and/or sell power, please follow these steps to facilitate a smooth process for your interconnection.  Due to State, Federal, electrical code requirements and for safety purposes, this process must be completed prior to any DER being interconnected.

Members currently on a Rate 14 (All Electric Home) or Rate 45 (Heat Pump Rate) who chooses to become a Qualifying Facility (QF) must convert to a Rate 10 (Residential General Service). The Member has the option to participate in the Rate 52 (Off Peak Heating) and/or the Rate 84 (Dual Fuel) program(s). It is recommended to consult a qualified electrician to determine the costs to make these adjustments. 

Members with a Subtractive Meter configuration such a Rate 51 or 53 (Off Peak Heating); or a Rate 81 or 83 (Dual Fuel) who choose to become a QF must either drop these Rates and wire them into the Rate 10 (Residential General Service) panel or convert them to a Direct Metered configuration such as a Rate 50 or 52 (Off Peak Heating); or a Rate 80 or 82 (Dual Fuel) configuration. It is recommended to consult a qualified electrician to determine the costs to make these adjustments. 

Members on Rate(s) 10 (Residential General Service), 25 (Small Commercial with no Demand), and 30 (Large Commercial with Demand) are eligible to be a QF on Crow Wing Power’s system.
 

Download and read the Interconnection Process Overview document which explains the different types of interconnection processes. 

Interconnection Process Overview

 

Once you have read this document, choose the appropriate following interconnection application from the lists below:

 

Interconnection of a 20kW or less DER

Simplified Interconnections Application

Simplified Interconnection Process

Technical Specifications Manual

Certificate of Completion (Required Document for all Projects)

 

Interconnection 21kW to 5MW of DER

Standard Interconnections Application

Fast Track Interconnection Process

Technical Specifications Manual

Certificate of Completion (Required Document for all Projects)

 

 

If you are unsure of which section to choose above or have questions, call Jeff Wohlert or Luke Christiansen at 218-829-2827.

 

Additional Distributed Energy Resource information and documents

Cogeneration Rate Schedules

Pre-Application Form

Uniform Contract for Cogeneration and Small Power Production Contract

Storage Application

Facilities Study and Agreement

Standard Study Process

 

 

Crow Wing Power’s Distributed Energy Resources Rules and Policy

Cogeneration Rules

Cooperative Policy

 

 

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Board And Meetings
    • Contact Us
    • Cooperative Mineral Resources
    • Who We Are
  • Membership
    • Billing & Payment Options
    • Capital Credits
    • Co-op Connections Card
    • Commercial Accounts and Rebates
    • Current Connection Newsletters
    • Rates
    • Residential Rebates and Discounts
    • Today's Load Control
    • Winter Disconnects
  • Services
    • Energywise All Electric Home
    • Dual Fuel Heat & Cycled AC
    • Energy Use Assessment
    • Off-Peak Water & Space Heat
    • Security Lighting
    • New or Conversion of Service
    • Electric Vehicles (EV's)
    • Sales of Tax Exemption for Electric Heat
  • Resources
    • Co-op Cookin'
    • Electricians List
    • Employment
    • Energy Sources
    • MN Electric Utility Service Areas
    • Member-Owned Distributed Generation
    • Operation Round-Up
    • Scholarships
    • Wiring and Meter Assembly Diagrams
  • Environment
    • Community Solar
    • Recycling
    • Right Of Way Clearing