A streamlined process for interconnecting generating facilities
The generation interconnection planning process helps power plants interconnect to the ISO grid. We provide information and resources to help you understand and comply with requirements.
Process and requirements
Generation participationGenerator interconnection application processRequirements and resources for Generating Facilities seeking interconnection with the transmission grid in the California ISO Balancing Authority Area.
Technical bulletins
These bulletins are provided to communicate complex and technical information for the convenience of our participants.
Use of technical bulletins is subject to the ISO website
Terms of Use.
Qualifying facilities
Existing qualifying facility owners entering into interconnection agreements must submit affidavits attesting to their capability and that electrical characteristics will remain substantially unchanged.
Resource data template
Generation developers must submit this document to
ResourceData@caiso.com for review and as part of the generator interconnection process.
Deliverability methodology
Generator Interconnection and Deliverability Study Methodologies training provided a forum for market participants and other interested parties to gain an understanding of the ISO generation interconnection and deliverability study methodologies.
Generator interconnection meetings