West Virginia Interconnection

If you are interested in interconnecting small generation with the Company's distribution system you must first determine the size and type of equipment which best suits your requirements in accordance with the Company's Tariff.  The Interconnection Tariff rate schedule is available on the Company's West Virginia tariffs page.

NOTE: To be eligible for net metering, for a residential customer, the nameplate generation capacity limit is 25 kW, for commercial customers, the limit is 500 kW and for industrial customers the limit is 2000 kW.

• Level 1 - If less than or equal to 25kW, Inverter-based
  
• Level 2 - If the generation size is greater than 25kW

• Level 1 (25kW or less) - $30.00
• Level 2 (Greater than 25kW) - $50.00 + $1.00 per kW

You are required to submit a site plan and one-line diagram with your application.  The online application allows you to attach these documents during the fourth step of the application process.

Submit Site Plan

• Site Plan Example
  

Please do not send overhead internet photos. The site plan must include:

• Overall property layout and street access including North arrow orientation and the nearest cross street in each direction. (Indicate direction of nearest cross street if impractical to show on drawing).
• Ground mounted installations must show clearances and details of surrounding structures especially how they cross the Company's facilities.  The route and length of the electrical connection to the premise is also required.
• Location of the DER AC disconnect meeting the requirements of the NEC - for self-contained metering locations.
• Location of the DER utility required AC visible break disconnect - for metering locations utilizing instrument transformers.
• Location of generation, inverter, storage and associated electrical equipment. 
• Location of service transformer.

Submit One-Line Diagram

• PV Example
• Turbine Example

The one-line diagram must include:

• Energy source (PV array, wind turbine, etc.). Please indicate DC and AC ratings as appropriate.
• Please indicate AC rating of the inverter.
• Identify the make and model of the disconnect switch and note if it is lockable with a visible break when required.
• Identify connection to Customer’s electrical system.
• Identify utility meter, inverter and/or associated generation and storage (battery) equipment.

Complete Your Application: Online OR Paper 

Online Application

If you submit your application online, you will be able to save throughout the process and keep your drafts.  Once the application is submitted, you will be able to view a summary of your application online.  A username and password are required from your administrator before you can begin.

Online Application

Paper Applications

• Level 1 Application - ≤ 25 kW, Inverter-based (Revised 1/2024)
• Level 2 Application - Generation size is greater than 25kW (Revised 1/2024)
• Net Metering Application
  The energy source must qualify under the West Virginia Public Service Commission’s (“PSC”) Rules Governing Electric Utility Net Metering Arrangements and Interconnections at Title 150 Legislative Rule Public Service Commission Series 33. See the Commission’s website at: http://apps.sos.wv.gov/adlaw/csr/readfile.aspx?DocId=18382&Format=PDF* (Rules begin on Page 12).
   

How to Submit Applications, Fees and Status Questions

Your application will be received and reviewed by our Engineering Department to ensure that:

• Application has been completed correctly
• All drawings and documentation have been provided.
• Associated fees have been determined and paid.
• The design is consistent with Company policy and State requirements.

Our Company will process the application under the schedule provided for by the rules approved by the Public Utility Commission of West Virginia.

After the engineering review, you will be notified via email or phone as to whether:

1. Application is approved.
2. An upgrade and fee is required.
3. Information is incorrect or missing in the application.

Following approval of the application, the Customer installs the facility in accordance with the Application, PUCO rules and the Company's Requirements for Interconnection of Customer-Owned Generation to the FirstEnergy Distribution System.

Following installation of your generation equipment, you must complete and submit the Interconnection Agreement with the following attachments:

Select the appropriate Interconnection Agreement.

The final documents consist of:

• Certificate of Completion Appendix D

AND, one of the following:

• Level 1 Agreement Appendix E (less than or equal to 25K) 
  
• Level 2 Agreement Appendix F (over 25K)

*The customer is responsible for contacting their local, city, or county code office for additional permit information and contracting the electrical inspector to schedule an inspection. Upon completion of a satisfactory inspection, the electrical inspector may forward the Certificate of Electrical Approval via the same method as Step 1 above or may sign the Certificate of Completion where designated.  For a list of electrical inspectors, please contact your municipal or county authority.

Engineering will:

• Review the as-built installation and final documentation for compliance.
• Determine the need for a witness test as provided for in the regulations and notify customer.
• Finalize documentation and authorize system operation.
• Notify customer of the status of customer's application.
• Arrange for the installation of net energy metering, where appropriate.
   

Note: Generation interconnection should not be energized prior to electrical inspection and receipt of Certificate of Completion signed by authorized Company personnel

If you receive Approval to Operate, the Company will automatically replace the existing meter with a meter capable of bi-directional registration.  Depending on meter availability and other work priorities, this may take several weeks.

Although you do not have to wait until the bi-directional meter is installed to operate your facility, FirstEnergy will not be responsible for tracking and crediting your excess generation until it is installed.  

You should be aware that depending on the type of meter currently set at your service location:

• Your existing meter could offset your usage by your excess generation, thereby "netting" your energy flows internally, rather than separately registering the energy in and out of your facility.  
• Your existing meter may include a feature that prevents it from turning backwards and registering reverse power flow.  In this case, even though your facility should reduce the amount of electricity you need to purchase, the electricity your facility generates in excess of your current consumption would not be measured or subtracted from your overall electrical energy use.  
• Your existing meter may register the kilowatt-hours your facility is providing to FirstEnergy's  system as though they were being delivered to you from FirstEnergy's system.  You should not operate your facility in this circumstance since it will result in charges for the energy that you generate.  Please check with your installer to ensure that you do not have this type of meter before operating your facility.