Solar and Distributed Energy Resources

Please email the Chaska Electric Department your applications and all required documents. Make sure to put DER and the installation address in the subject line. (Example: DER - 123456 1st Street Chaska MN 55318.)

Processes

• Process Overview (PDF)
• Simplified Process (PDF)
• Fast Track Process (PDF)
• Study Process (PDF)

Applications, Forms, and Templates

• Pre-application Report Request (PDF)
• Pre-application Report Template (PDF)
• Simplified Interconnection Application (PDF)
• Standard Interconnection Application (PDF)
• Storage Application (PDF)
• Certification of Completion (PDF)

Study Agreements

• Supplemental Review Offer (PDF)
• System Impact Study Agreement (PDF)
• Facility Study Agreement (PDF)
• Transmission System Impact Study Agreement (PDF)

Interconnection Contracts

• Uniform Contracts (PDF)
• Interconnection Agreement (PDF)

Technical Requirements

• State of Minnesota Distributed Generation Interconnection Requirements (PDF)

Distributed Energy Resources Policy and Rules

• Cogeneration Distribute Energy Resources Policy (PDF)
• Utility Cogeneration Rules (PDF)

One Line Example

Below is an example of what an acceptable one-line diagram should look like.

• Utility connection goes to the top lugs of the utility meter
• DER goes to the top lugs of the PV meter