Interconnection Standards

Alabama does not have statewide interconnection standards. 

Southern Company, the parent company of Alabama Power Company, does have a policy on operation of distributed energy resources (DER) in parallel with the distribution system. 

The policy does not give explicit information on system size limits in relation to levels of review. The scope of any required system impact study is determined jointly by the DER owner and the utility. Following the system impact study, an interconnection equipment study may also be required. Incorporation of energy storage systems may require additional study.

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Mileage Smart Program

The Mileage Smart Program allows Vermont residents to receive up to $2,500 towards the purchase of a used hybrid or electric vehicle. Low-income households may receive up to $5,000. For more information, visit the program website.

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U.S. Virgin Islands - VI Battery Energy Storage (VIBES) Rebate Program

The U.S. Virgin Islands Energy Office offers residents an energy storage rebate through the VI Battery Energy Storage (VIBES) Rebate Program. The program launched on May 23, 2024. The rebate amount is $300/kWh of installed storage capacity, with a max incentive of $4,000 for approved purchases.

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NY Open C-PACE

Note: In 2010, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which has authority over mortgage underwriters Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, directed these enterprises against purchasing mortgages of homes with a PACE lien due to its senior status above a mortgage. Most residential PACE activity subsided following this directive; however, some residential PACE programs are now operating with loan loss reserve funds, appropriate disclosures, or other protections meant to address FHFA's concerns. Commercial PACE programs were not directly affected by FHFA’s actions, as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac do not underwrite commercial mortgages. Visit PACENation for more information about PACE financing

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EZ Permit: Electric Vehicle Charger

The City of Philadelphia allows simplified permitting for certain Electric Vehicle Charging Station installations ("EZ Permits"). Qualifying EV Chargers can be permitted without submission of electrical plans or a separate building permit. All projects must meet 2017 National electric code, and are subject to additional requirements as listed in the application.

Qualifying installations require:

  • EV Chargers to be the accessory to a 1- or 2-family dwelling
  • Installations must be pedestal mounted except installations on private property may be wall mounted.
  • Zoning approval for off-street parking must be included if the installation is on private property.
  • For installations
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Marin Clean Energy - Feed-In Tariff Plus

Marin Clean Energy (MCE), a Community Choice Aggregator, provides an incentive for its customers to install renewable energy systems through the Feed-In Tariff (FIT) Plus Program. MCE will pay for all energy, environmental attributes, capacity, and if applicable, storage-related services and attributes delivered by the system at a fixed rate based on metered energy quantities multiplied by the applicable contract price for the delivery term.

The contract price is scheduled to step down over time as the installed capacity of all participating systems increases.  As of May 2024 there are 10.8 MW remaining on the 5th of 6 steps

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Clean Energy Fund

The  New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority's (CDFA) Clean Energy Fund invests in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects for cost reduction purposes -- specifically for businesses, non-profits, and municipalities. The fund is capitalized at over $10 million and merges four individual revolving loan funds dedicated to energy efficiency improvements and various clean/renewable energy initiatives, all into a single program (some specific limitations may apply).

Funding comes from both federal and state sources, including CDFA's own funds. Projects eligible for funding are those resulting in a minimum energy savings of 15%, among other criteria. Project examples include LED lighting retrofits

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Commercial Retro-Commissioning and New Construction Program

Focus on Energy offers a variety of tools and financial incentives to eligible business customers to retro-commission buildings or design and build new buildings to optimize performance. Through Focus on Energy's Energy Design Assistance Program, customers will receive a free, customized, whole-building analysis of energy-saving design options. Focus on Energy prepares multiple design options, each progressively more efficient, so that building owners and design teams can customize dozens of design elements to maximize energy efficiency opportunities while balancing financial considerations. Projects can also receive custom incentives based on estimated energy savings. See program website and contact Focus on Energy for

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