The process of connecting energy projects to the electric grid.
Interconnection is an important project development step that allows local clean energy projects to sell their excess energy. Though many states have interconnection rules, utilities can still use their control of interconnection processes to block local projects and maintain monopoly power. Quick, affordable, and transparent interconnection is essential to building the clean energy projects we need to take on the climate crisis and build community power.
Find out why so many clean energy projects face delays and high costs when connecting to the electric grid and what we can do about it, in this breakdown from Energy Democracy Director John Farrell.
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ILSR’s annual scorecard surveys a suite of 18 state-level policies that help or hinder local clean energy action.
Explore ILSR’s interactive map of 18 state policies that help or hinder local clean energy action.
The bill improves local rooftop solar permitting, addresses interconnection barriers, and provides sustained funding for solar incentive programs that include incentives for low income Minnesotans.
Communities can do a lot to advance energy democracy, but some tools must be granted by state policy. This annual scorecard from ILSR’s Energy Democracy...
