Event Description

State interconnection rules are some of the most important, but least talked about, policies for enabling our clean energy and climate goals—in addition to offering consumer, economic, and other benefits. These policies govern the processes, timelines, costs, and technical requirements to connect local clean energy systems (also called distributed energy resources, or DERs) to the electric grid safely and reliably. This panel discussion brings together clean energy experts to explore the critical nature of state interconnection rules and examine the best practices that characterize effective practices for DER interconnection. It will also highlight a new communications campaign that makes it easy for stakeholders of all types to learn about this topic and educate others.

Attendees of this webinar will learn:

• what state interconnection rules are,
• why these policies are so important, and
• the key characteristics of effective state interconnection rules based on the latest best practices for connecting local clean energy to the electric grid.

In addition, attendees will hear about the #StateInterconnectionRules campaign and how they can get involved. This broad and inclusive communications campaign, running through November 9, 2023, compiles resources to learn about state interconnection policies and amplify their importance in support of a clean energy future.