PA Solar Center Hosts March 22 Webinar Unpacking Solar Energy Interconnection With Electric Grid In PA

Join the Pennsylvania Solar Center and expert speakers for a March 22 webinar to learn about the importance of the interconnection process and how it brings more renewable energy electrons onto the grid starting at Noon. 

An important part of the solar development process is connecting a newly installed solar system into the appropriate electrical grid, commonly referred to as “interconnection.” 

The interconnection process is a multi-stage, multi-party effort to ensure a solar system runs reliably to generate renewable energy benefits for the grid, communities and the region.  

The Public Utility Commission will provide a general overview of Pennsylvania's interconnection rules (Chapter 75, Subchapter C of Pennsylvania's Public Utility Code). 

Representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy's Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) will discuss best practices, as well as research in Pennsylvania that focuses on reducing the soft costs of interconnection which is sure to benefit solar developers, electric companies, and solar owners alike. 

Speakers will include--

-- Regi Sam, Utility Energy & Conservation Analyst, Bureau of Technical Utility Services, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission

-- Dexter Hendricks, Technical Advisor, BGS, Contractor to the U.S. Department of Energy

-- Dr. Ammar Qusaibaty, Technical Advisor, U.S. Department of Energy

More speakers to be announced soon!

Click Here to register and for more information.

Share Your Connection Experience

Are you a solar developer in Pennsylvania that has faced issues with the interconnection process? 

The Pennsylvania Solar Center is developing an Interconnection Incident Survey to collect information on interconnection issues occurring throughout Pennsylvania. 

Contact Matt Mahoney, Director of Government Affairs, at matt@pasolarcenter.org  to learn more. 

The Pennsylvania Solar Center is a nonpartisan, nonprofit effort to raise the awareness of the benefits of solar energy in Pennsylvania. Click Here to sign up for regular updates.

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