Insurance [RE-wrenches]

[Matt Lafferty]

Kurt / Wrenches:

Hooray for Wisconsin!  Let's hope they come up with a really simple,
straightforward, 1-page, "this-is-what-kind-
of-system-you-have-please-sign-here" Interconnection Agreement like we have
here.  They have the opportunity to set a standard as a State that may make
it easier for all in the long run.  Keep your fingers crossed.

The basic reason for the Insurance requirement is that Utilities still
regard the small RE site as if it were a large power plant and, therefore,
subject to the same requirements.  This is one of the main hurdles with the
difficulties with various interconnection agreements and their complexities.

I work for the local Utility.  We only advise our customers to notify their
homeowners' insurance that they now have a PV system in order to protect
them should something happen to or due to their PV system.  I know that
sounds simplistic, but it is true.

-Matt Lafferty
pvpro at attbi.com

----- Original Message -----
From: <sunwise at cheqnet.net>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 3:15 PM
Subject: Insurance [RE-wrenches]


> Greetings all,
>
> It seems like a pretty quiet Wrenches period and wonder if I could ask a
> question that has received very little discussion in the past.
>
> Wisconsin is in the process of developing a State wide Iiterconnection
> document so that all utilities, their customers and renewable energy
> installers can agree upon one set standard.  In WI, the requirement of
> the home-owner to submit documented proof of liability insurance (300k
> min.) is still a requirement.  This can throw a major wrench in the
> works as some home owner's policies will not cover such such an
> arangement between the home owner and the utility.  In these cases, an
> expensive comercial policy may be the only fix.
>
> Can those of you out there who are installing grid-tie systems please
> tell us how it works in your State or region?
>
> 1) Are your utilities requiring documented proof of liability coverage
> in grid-connected RE systems, and if so what amount?
>
> 3. Has insurance requirements presented an obstacle towards the sale and
> installation of grid-tied RE systems.
>
> Thanks much for any and all responses.  You may contact me off-list if
> appropriate.
>
> Kurt Nelson
> SOLutions
> sunwise at cheqnet.net
>
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