Requests for Interconnection for NEM, BESS, and Cogeneration Projects

In an effort to keep customers at the forefront of our mission to reduce carbon emissions and meet aggressive renewable energy goals, LADWP is committed to the continuous improvement of our Service Planning’s Interconnection process.

Collaborative changes to the interconnection process for NEM (net energy metering), BESS (battery energy storage), micro-turbine, fuel cell, and wind generation systems have been identified and are currently undergoing implementation. In support of those customers who have made the commitment to reduce their carbon footprint, changes to our online application and interconnection processes -- designed to save both time and money -- have been made and are highlighted below:

 

10kW and Below (1ø & 3ø)* 
Aggregate System Size 1 		 IA Form Needed? Photo Inspection Eligible? Pre-Construction Meeting Engineering Required? Other Requirements
PV Only No Yes 3 Available 5 No  
BESS Only No Yes 4 Available 5 No
  1. BESS Technical Data Form
  2. Service Planning Information Form
Combined (PV & BESS) 2 No Yes 4 Available 5 No
  1. Plot/Site Plan 6
  2. Load Schedule 6
  3. BESS Technical Data Form
  4. Service Planning Information Form

*If your project has an aggregate system size in in the range of 10kW or below (1ø), then your project will follow the Type 1 Interconnection Process, except in cases where a service panel upgrade is required or a multi-tenant dwelling can be found on the premises. If either of these prove true, then the project will follow the Type 2 Interconnection Process. If your project is 10kW or below (3ø), it will follow the Type 2 Interconnection Process.

  1. Determined by Nameplate rating as maximum continuous output power at unity power factor.

  2. For combined systems, please use the higher of the two values for aggregate size of PV inverters and aggregate size of BESS inverters.

  3. See Website for details and examples of sample photos.

  4. Pending example and sample of photos.

  5. Onsite Pre-Construction Meeting is available should the customer elect to have one. Otherwise photos and other documents will be used to complete this step.

  6. Required for New Construction/ADU projects only.


 

Over 10kW and up to and including 30kW (1ø)* 
Aggregate System Size 1 		 IA Form Needed? Photo Inspection Eligible? Pre-Construction Meeting Engineering Required? Other Requirements
PV Only Yes Yes 4 Available 6 No
  1. Plot/Site Plan 7
  2. Load Schedule 7
  3. Single Line Diagram (SLD)
BESS Only Yes 3 Yes 5 Available 6 Yes
  1. BESS Technical Data Form
  2. Service Planning Information Form
  3. Plot/Site Plan 7
  4. Load Schedule 7
  5. Single Line Diagram (SLD)
Combined (PV & BESS) 2 Yes Yes 5 Available 6 Yes
  1. BESS Technical Data Form
  2. Service Planning Information Form
  3. Plot/Site Plan 7
  4. Load Schedule 7
  5. Single Line Diagram (SLD)

*If your project has an aggregate system size over 10kW and up to and including 30kW, then your project will follow the Type 1 Interconnection process. However, if a service panel upgrade is required, a multi-tenant dwelling can be found on the premises, or additional generation is connected to the customer’s service, the project will follow the Type 2 Interconnection Process.

  1. Determined by Nameplate rating as maximum continuous output power at unity power factor.

  2. For combined systems, please use the higher of the two values for aggregate size of PV inverters and aggregate size of BESS inverters.

  3. Small System IA required. Please check website for most current version. Older revisions will not be approved.

  4. See Website for details and examples of sample photos.

  5. Pending example and sample of photos.

  6. Onsite Pre-Construction Meeting is available should the customer elect to have one. Otherwise photos and other documents will be used to complete this step.

  7. Required for New Construction/ADU projects only.


 

Over 10kW and up to and including 30kW (3ø)* 
Aggregate System Size 1 		 IA Form Needed? Photo Inspection Eligible? Pre-Construction Meeting Engineering Required? Other Requirements
PV Only Yes 3 Yes 4 Available 6 Yes
  1. Plot/Site Plan 7
  2. Load Schedule 7
  3. Single Line Diagram (SLD)
  4. Service Planning Information Form
BESS Only Yes 3 Yes 5 Available 6 Yes
  1. BESS Technical Data Form
  2. Service Planning Information Form
  3. Plot/Site Plan 7
  4. Load Schedule 7
  5. Single Line Diagram (SLD)
Combined (PV & BESS) 2 Yes 3 Yes 5 Available 6 Yes
  1. BESS Technical Data Form
  2. Service Planning Information Form
  3. Plot/Site Plan 7
  4. Load Schedule 7
  5. Single Line Diagram (SLD)

*If your project meets the conditions in the above table, your project will follow the Type 3 Interconnection Process.

  1. Determined by Nameplate rating as maximum continuous output power at unity power factor.

  2. For combined systems, please use the higher of the two values for aggregate size of PV inverters and aggregate size of BESS inverters.

  3. Small System IA required. Please check website for most current version. Older revisions will not be approved.

  4. See Website for details and examples of sample photos.

  5. Pending example and sample of photos.

  6. Onsite Pre-Construction Meeting is available should the customer elect to have one. Otherwise photos and other documents will be used to complete this step.

  7. Required for New Construction/ADU projects only.


 

Over 30kW and up to and including 100kW*
Aggregate System Size 1 		 IA Form Needed? Photo Inspection Eligible? Pre-Construction Meeting Engineering Required? Other Requirements
PV Only Yes 4 No Required 4 Yes
  1. Plot/Site Plan 5
  2. Load Schedule 5
  3. Single Line Diagram (SLD)
  4. Service Planning Information Form
BESS Only Yes 3 No Required 4 Yes
  1. BESS Technical Data Form
  2. Service Planning Information Form
  3. Plot/Site Plan 5
  4. Load Schedule 5
  5. Single Line Diagram (SLD)
Combined (PV & BESS) 2 Yes 3 No Required 4 Yes
  1. BESS Technical Data Form
  2. Service Planning Information Form
  3. Plot/Site Plan 5
  4. Load Schedule 5
  5. Single Line Diagram (SLD)

*If your project meets the conditions in the above table, your project will follow the Type 3 Interconnection Process.

  1. Determined by Nameplate rating as maximum continuous output power at unity power factor.

  2. For combined systems, please use the higher of the two values for aggregate size of PV inverters and aggregate size of BESS inverters.

  3. Standard Offer IA and Standard Offer Planning Sheet required. Please check website for most current version. Older versions will not be approved.

  4. Onsite Pre-Construction Meeting is mandatory for this system size/scope.

  5. Required for New Construction/ADU projects only.


 

Over 100kW to less than 1MW* 
Aggregate System Size 1 		 IA Form Needed? Photo Inspection Eligible? Pre-Construction Meeting Engineering Required? Other Requirements
PV Only Yes 3 No Required 4 Yes
  1. Plot/Site Plan 5
  2. Load Schedule 5
  3. Single Line Diagram (SLD)
  4. Service Planning Information Form
BESS Only Yes 3 No Required 4 Yes
  1. BESS Technical Data Form
  2. Service Planning Information Form
  3. Plot/Site Plan 5
  4. Load Schedule 5
  5. Single Line Diagram (SLD)
Combined (PV & BESS) 2 Yes 3 No Required 4 Yes
  1. BESS Technical Data Form
  2. Service Planning Information Form
  3. Plot/Site Plan 5
  4. Load Schedule 5
  5. Single Line Diagram (SLD)

*If your project meets the conditions in the above table, your project will follow the Type 3 Interconnection Process.

  1. Determined by Nameplate rating as maximum continuous output power at unity power factor.

  2. For combined systems, please use the higher of the two values for aggregate size of PV inverters and aggregate size of BESS inverters

  3. Standard Offer IA and Standard Offer Planning Sheet required. Please check website for most current version. Older versions will not be approved.

  4. Onsite Pre-Construction Meeting is mandatory for this system size/scope.

  5. Required for New Construction/ADU projects only.


 

1MW or Greater* 
Aggregate System Size 1 		 IA Form Needed? Photo Inspection Eligible? Pre-Construction Meeting Engineering Required? Other Requirements
PV Only Yes 3 No Required 4 Yes
  1. Plot/Site Plan 5
  2. Load Schedule 5
  3. Single Line Diagram (SLD)
  4. Service Planning Information Form
BESS Only Yes 3 No Required 4 Yes
  1. BESS Technical Data Form
  2. Service Planning Information Form
  3. Plot/Site Plan 5
  4. Load Schedule 5
  5. Single Line Diagram (SLD)
Combined (PV & BESS) 2 Yes 3 No Required 4 Yes
  1. BESS Technical Data Form
  2. Service Planning Information Form
  3. Plot/Site Plan 5
  4. Load Schedule 5
  5. Single Line Diagram (SLD)

*If your project meets the conditions in the above table, your project will follow the Type 4 Interconnection Process.

  1. Determined by Nameplate rating as maximum continuous output power at unity power factor.

  2. For combined systems, please use the higher of the two values for aggregate size of PV inverters and aggregate size of BESS inverters.

  3. Standard Offer IA and Standard Offer Planning Sheet required. Please check website for most current version. Older versions will not be approved.

  4. Onsite Pre-Construction Meeting is mandatory for this system size/scope.

  5. Required for New Construction/ADU projects only.