PGE's new AC lockable requirement [RE-wrenches]

[Matt Tritt]

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Yes, but if you read the whole thing through he clearly states that if 
something comes up that would otherwise result in them disconnecting 
your system from the grid, they will simply pull your meter! Great 
solution, I think not.

Matt T

William Miller wrote:

>
> Friends:
>
> I received about 6 copies of the message at the bottom alternating 
> with the message directly below!
>
> Turner, David L would like to recall the message, "MAJOR CHANGE TO AC 
> DISCONNECT SWITCH POLICY FOR INVERTER-BASED GENERATION".
>
> I guess Dave can't quite make up his mind. If this is true, it will 
> save hundreds of dollars for my customers.
>
> William MIller
>
>
>
>
>
> At 06:10 AM 11/22/2006, you wrote:
>
>
>> Hi All, Thought this would be of interest.
>>
>> From: "Turner, David L" <DLTk at pge.com>
>> Date: November 21, 2006 7:10:35 PM PST (CA)
>> Cc: "McAuley, Arthur K \(ET\)" <AKM3 at pge.com>, "O'Leary, Mark \(ET\)"
>> <MEO5 at pge.com>, "Skillman, Fred R \(ET\)" <FRS1 at pge.com>, "Aldridge,
>> Madeleine \(ET\)" <MEG5 at pge.com>, "Wilhelm, Mark \(ET\)" <MRW6 at pge.com>
>> Subject: MAJOR CHANGE TO AC DISCONNECT SWITCH POLICY FOR INVERTER- 
>> BASED GENERATION
>>
>> Vendors:
>> Below is an important announcement regarding changes to
>> PG&E's policy on AC disconnect switches for inverter-based
>> generators. Please read immediately.
>>
>> Dave Turner
>> Project Manager, Net-Metering Program
>> Pacific Gas and Electric Company
>>
>> p.s. Happy Thanksgiving as well!
>>
>>
>> For Immediate Release ­ AC Disconnect Switches for Inverter-Based
>> Generation
>>
>>
>> In response to your requests and in support of the California Solar
>> Initiative, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has modified its
>> policy regarding the installation of an AC disconnect switch on
>> inverter-based generation systems. This includes photovoltaic (PV),
>> fuel-cell, and inverter-based rotating machine technologies.
>> Effective November 21, 2006, customers installing inverter-based
>> systems will no longer be required to include an AC disconnect switch
>> when the facility has a self-contained electric revenue meter (i.e.
>> 0-320 amp socket-based meter or 400 amp K-based meters). This type
>> of meter is used by 98% of all PG&E customers.
>>
>> To accommodate this change while maintaining utility operating needs,
>> the revenue meter, when appropriate, may be temporarily removed by
>> PG&E to isolate the customer’s generator from the electric
>> distribution system. Removal of the revenue meter (due to an
>> emergency or maintenance on PG&E’s system) will result in loss of
>> electrical service to the customer’s facility or residence.
>>
>> PG&E recommends that customers installing an inverter-based generator
>> consider also installing an AC disconnect switch to facilitate
>> maintenance of the customer’s equipment (i.e. inverter, PV arrays,
>> etc). The AC disconnect switch provides the additional benefit of
>> allowing PG&E to isolate the customer’s generator from the utility’s
>> distribution system without having to interrupt service to the
>> customer’s facility or residence.
>>
>> PG&E’s AC disconnect requirement for Distributed Energy Resources
>> (Distributed Generation) will continue to apply to:
>>
>> 1) Inverter-based interconnections having a transformer- rated meter 
>> (i.e. all meter panels or switchboards employing the use
>> of potential and current transformers).
>>
>> 2) Non-inverter based generators, including rotating or machine- 
>> based generators - regardless of whether the service meter
>> configuration is transformer-rated or self-contained.
>>
>> 3) Special situations where generators may be impacting PG&E’s
>> service to its customers.
>>
>> Please note: PG&E requires that access to the meter area not be
>> impeded by animals, locked gates, or other obstacles and that the
>> meter remain accessible at all times. Special arrangements can be
>> made to provide secure access by PG&E personnel, as required.
>> Contact PG&E for information.
>>
>> If you have any questions about the new policy or its implementation,
>> please contact Dave Turner at 415-973-2213 or Mark O'Leary at
>> 415-972-5265.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Eric Stromberger
>>
>> Mendocino Solar Service
>> -- 
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