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Regulatory Deep Dive: Rethinking Cost-Allocation of Interconnection Upgrades for Community Solar to Unlock More Efficient Development

Friday, November 8, 2024
10:30 AM – 11:25 AM CT
Location: Chicago Ballroom 8-9, Level 4 / Ballroom Level
In the Midwest’s mature Community Solar markets, like Illinois and Minnesota, there has long been an “cost causer” interconnection upgrade cost allocation framework that can result in project costs too high for developers to bear. As the amount of Community Solar development increases and available hosting capacity for projects becomes more challenging to find, there has been a shift toward shared cost allocation frameworks, and both Illinois and Minnesota are exploring how such a shift can increase Community Solar/DER development. This panel will discuss the regulatory processes and challenges on interconnection and how to unlock more sustainable development for Community Solar and Large DERs.

Learning Objectives:

  • 201 - Advance
  • Full Conference Education
  • Solar;Storage