Interconnection

Interconnection standards dictate the administrative process and technical specifications a homeowner or installer must follow to install solar electric property (solar panels, solar hot water heater, etc.) and connect that property to the local utility's distribution system. Not only do these standards vary by state, in some cases they vary from utility to utility. Requiring a local solar installer to know and follow many sets of rules and regulations increases the cost to consumers and creates a market barrier, inhibiting widespread adoption of solar technologies. SEIA's goal is to have a single, national standard for interconnection rules, which will ensure the safe and expedient installation of solar technologies for all consumers.

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