Board authorizes expanded PSE interconnection study for behind-the-meter generation

Sep 15, 2026

The Board authorized Power System Engineering to complete a revised Phase 2 interconnection analysis for up to $30,000 and empowered staff to proceed with Phase 3 for up to $15,000, keeping total study spending (including completed Phase 1) under $71,622.

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Electrical Transmission & Distribution Manager Coots updated the board on the behind-the-meter generator (BTMG) interconnection study and recommended PSE complete a detailed Phase 2 evaluation focused on accommodating 50 MW of generation and identifying required capital improvements. Phase 2 is estimated at $20,000–$30,000 and Phase 3 at $10,000–$15,000.

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