Distributed/Customer Generation

Customers who wish to install a distributed generation system must submit a completed application and a non-refundable application fee of $300. Applications are reviewed by LMUD staff, and if approved, customers will receive an approval letter with additional instructions. LMUD’s current buy-back rate is 0.06 cents per exported kWh. The board of directors reviews this rate annually and adjusts it as needed. Please direct any questions regarding customer generation to solar@lmud.org or call us at (530) 257-4174.

Customers who wish to install generation, such as wind or solar, are subject to LMUD’s Distributed /Customer Generation Rate.

Distributed Generation Rate Schedule

Distributed Generation Applicability

This schedule is applicable to all electric service locations that have permanently installed distributed generation on the customer side of the meter and where the customer does not qualify for net-metering under the policies of the District. This rate schedule will work in conjunction with the rate schedule that would normally apply to the customer in the absence of distributed generation (hereinafter referred to as the Base Rate Schedule).

Under this rate schedule, all electricity exported through the LMUD revenue meter will be tracked separately and credited to the customer’s account at the Avoided Cost Rate established by the District’s Board of Directors in Resolution 2011-05, or as amended from time to time.

Distributed Generation Rate

The entire territory of LMUD.

Facility Charge

Per meter, per month
As per Base Rate Schedule (adjusted 2/15)

Commodity Charge

All kilowatt-hour (kWh) received, per kWh
As per Base Rate Schedule

Reimbursement Credit

All kWh exported, per kWh
$0.06 per kWh

Distributed Generation Special Conditions

Customer must apply for and execute an interconnection agreement with the District prior to interconnecting any generation resource. Customer must comply with all applicable rules in the District’s Service Policy for interconnection of behind-the-meter generators.

Distributed/Customer Generation Interconnection Agreement (PDF)
Customer Generation Application

Application for interconnection/customer generation

Step 1 of 2

Customer Name(Required)
Installation Address(Required)
Mailing Address(Required)
LMUD Account Number(Required)
Energy Consumed in The Last 12 Months(Required)
Contractor Information
Name of company installing the system(Required)
List the name of the installer and/or contractor
Contractor - Contact Name(Required)
List the name of the installer and/or contractor
Contractor email(Required)
Contractor phone number(Required)
System Information
Number of panels(Required)
System DC Power Rating (Watts DC)(Required)
System AC Power Rating (Watts AC)(Required)
Module Model #(Required)
Inverter Manufacturer(Required)
Quantity of inverters(Required)
Inverter Weighted Efficiency Rating(Required)
Inverter Model(Required)
Does the system include ESS (batteries, etc.)?(Required)
Yes
No
If ESS is included, describe type and storage capability
Acknowledgements:
To the best of my knowledge, the information provided in this form is true and correct.
I am authorized to submit this form on behalf of an LMUD customer.
I am the customer listed on this LMUD account.

Pre-Installation Application Checklist:
All LMUD Customer Generation applications must include the following attachments:
Checklist:
Completed application
Application fee, $300 single-phase, $700 three-phase
System design and electrical single-line drawing, clearly depicting: existing meter, inverters, system location, location of disconnect, ( MUST BE 10 feet or less from the utility meter.)
If system is ground-mounted, include a plot plan with system location and trenching in relation to existing utilities.
If this is new construction, include electrical load sheet.
Building permit from City of Susanville or Lassen County building depts.
Application fee may be mailed to: LMUD - Customer Generation Program. 65 S. Roop Street Susanville, CA 96130
Single-Line MUST DEPICT PV(A/C) DISCONNECT VISABLE WITHIN 10FT OF THE UTILITY METER(Required)
Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, Max. file size: 256 MB.

Upload Single-Line Drawing
Plot Plan if Applicable
Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, Max. file size: 256 MB.

Completed Interconnection Agreement(Required)
Max. file size: 256 MB.

Please download the Interconnection Agreement from the LMUD website and attach. https://www.lmud.org/wp-content/uploads/LMUD-CUSTOMER-GENERATION-INTERCONNECTION-AGREEMENT-Ver-04-03-19.pdf
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS APPLICATION! Intial stating that you understand and agree.(Required)
Please allow 10 working days for your application to be reviewed. If your application is complete and approved, you will receive a confirmation letter and instructions on how to proceed. Please note, all systems may be subject to a system impact study at the discretion of LMUD. All costs associated with the required study will be the responsibility of the customer. Following an approval of your application and review of your design, installation of your system may commence. LMUD requires a pre-inspection prior to the City/County inspection. When your system has been approved by the City/County, contact LMUD to schedule a final system interconnection inspection. At that time, the bi-directional meter will be installed. PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT ENERGIZE YOUR ARRAY PRIIOR TO THE METER SET. DOING SO WILL CAUSE THE METER TO BILL FOR ALL EXPORTED AS WELL AS IMPORTED ENERGY. Contact us at solar@lmud.org
Contractor Signature
I certify I and or the company I represent have completed this application to the best of my knowledge.
Customer Signature
I certify I am the customer on record.