Generation Interconnection

Dakota Electric Association has documented the procedure and requirements for the interconnection between a member owned/leased generation system and the Dakota Electric distribution system in the following PDF publications.

These standards describe the interconnection process from the planning of a project through approval and construction.

Dakota Electric DG Interconnection Requirements
Dakota Electric DG Interconnection Process
Process Appendix A (Flow)
Process Appendix B (Application)
Process Appendix C (Engineering Data)
Process Appendix D (Engineering Study)
Process Appendix E (Agreement)

For further information on commercial interconnection with Dakota Electric, please contact Jeff Schoenecker, Generation Interconnection Coordinator or call
651-463-6188. Dakota Electric Association is located at 4300 220th Street West, Farmington, MN 55024.

For residential standby generation, please see our generator installation information page or call the Utility Services Department at 651-463-6276 and we will be glad to assist you. 

Notice to cogenerators
Please read this important information.

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