A streamlined process for interconnecting generating facilities
The generation interconnection planning process helps power plants interconnect to the ISO grid. We provide information and resources to help you understand and comply with requirements.
Process and requirements
Reference Appendix Y
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Requirements and resources for Generating Facilities seeking interconnection with the transmission grid in the California ISO Balancing Authority Area.
Technical bulletins
Provides additional details, instructions and technical information to help market participants better understand ISO grid and market systems and to use them effectively.
Qualifying facilities
Existing qualifying facility owners entering into interconnection agreements must submit affidavits attesting to their capability and that electrical characteristics will remain substantially unchanged.
Resource data template
Generation developers must submit this document to
ResourceData@caiso.com for review and as part of the generator interconnection process.