Guides & Specifications for Distributed Generation
View resources and requirements for installing a distributed generation connection.
Overview
Explore all the technical documents and specifications you need to design, permit, and interconnect a distributed generation (DG) system on the Con Edison grid.
General Guides
Use the links below to understand the ins and outs of various DG sources. If you’re not sure which guide applies. start with the Solar or Storage guide. Then check the Utility Process Guide to see if your project falls outside standard rules
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What It Covers |
Max System Size |
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What It Covers Installing or upgrading solar arrays |
Max System Size ≤ 5 MW |
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What It Covers How to install or upgrade an energy-storage system |
Max System Size ≤ 5 MW |
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What It Covers NY State SIR tips for ESS customers |
Max System Size ≤ 5 MW |
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What It Covers Steps for DG projects outside the NY SIR path |
Max System Size N/A |
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What It Covers Interconnecting fuel-cell projects |
Max System Size ≤ 5 MW |
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What It Covers Natural-gas CHP tied to customer load |
Max System Size ≤ 5 MW |
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What It Covers Customer guide to electrical-service installation |
Max System Size N/A |
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What It Covers Customer guide to natural-gas service installation |
Max System Size N/A |
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What It Covers For installing or upgrading natural gas-supplied systems |
Max System Size ≤ 5 MW |
Value Stack Projects
Browse procedures and forms for systems compensated under New York’s Value Stack (VDER). Use the Solar Value Stack Calculator to estimate your project’s potential earnings.
- Value Stack Procedural Requirements: Outlines the process for all VDER projects
- Grandfathered & Phase 1 NEM Procedural Requirements Covers older solar agreements still in effect
Community DG: Net Crediting Program
Once you read the Net Crediting Manual, complete the forms below and submit the host payment authorization to be compensated.
- Appendix A – Enrollment Form: How to enroll your project
- Appendix B – Host Certification: Project owner verification
- Appendix C – Allocation Form: Assign credits to satellite customers
- Appendix D– Net Crediting Agreement: Contractual agreement with Con Edison
- Host Payment Authorization: Contractual agreement with Con Edison
Statewide Solar for All
The Con Edison Statewide Solar for All program helps low-income customers access bill credits generated by community solar and battery projects. The program removes customer acquisition and management from the DER project owner’s responsibilities.
- S-SFA LICBTC Attestation Form: Disclosure of any project-specific Low-Income Communities Bonus Tax Credit award, under Internal Revenue Code Section 48E.
- S-SFA Host Certification: Project owner certification to certain S-SFA program terms
- Appendix A – Enrollment Form: How to enroll your S-SFA project
- S-SFA Participation Agreement: Contractual agreement with Con Edison
- Host Payment Authorization: ACH Payment Authorization Form to set up Electronic Funds Transfer
Generators and Microgrids
Resources for standalone generators, load transfer specs, and microgrid technical standards.
Documents
Emergency Generator Load Transfer Diagram: Visual reference showing switch types and system flow.
Customer Operation & Maintenance Requirements (EO-4035): Requirements for operating your generator or backup system safely and effectively.
Generator Operation and Maintenance (EO-4133): Requirements for the operation and maintenance of local generation equipment at your site.
Smart Inverter FAQ Document: Answers to commonly asked questions related to smart inverters and upcoming requirements for UL 1741 Supplement B in New York.
Specs for Transfer Switch Types
Break-Before-Make Specifications (EO-2113): Disconnects from utility before switching to generator. Simple and cost-effective, but causes a brief outage.
Make-Before-Break Specifications (EO-2134): Allows seamless switching between grid and generator with no power interruption.
Specs for High-Tension & Non-Network Systems
High-Tension Design Requirements (EO-2022): Applies to substations connected to network or non-network systems.
Non-Network Distribution Interconnection (EO-10215): Covers Auto Loop, 4 kV Grid, Step Down Feeder systems and more.
Electrical Service to Dispersed Generation Customers (EO-2115): Requirements for small and independent power producers.
Specs for Microgrid System Requirements
Microgrid Technical Requirements (EO-2161): Technical standards for interconnecting microgrid systems to Con Edison’s distribution grid. Ideal for campuses, multi-building developments, or industrial parks.