Indiana

Description: Established in 2005, Indiana’s interconnection regulations delineate three distinct tiers of interconnection, and CHP is explicitly eligible. There is no size limit established for CHP systems, but systems larger than 2MW are subject to increased fees for required pre-interconnection studies. In general, it is easier to interconnect if a system adheres to the IEEE 1547 standards.

Links:

• Indiana’s Administrative Code, Title 170, Article 4, can be found here: Code [PDF]
• Visit the DSIRE database for additional information about Indiana’s standard

Contact:

David Johnston
Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
Electricity Division
302 West Washington Street, Suite E-306
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 232-4234
Fax: (317) 232-6758
E-Mail: djohnston@urc.in.gov
Web site: http://www.in.gov/iurc

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Description: Indiana’s State Implementation Plan for reducing NOx levels allows energy efficiency set-asides, to credit projects that reduce electricity consumption. CHP that is at least 40% efficient can be an eligible technology for the energy efficiency set-asides, but some technologies are required to be up to 60% efficient to be eligible. CHP systems are also regulated using output-based measures. 

Links:

• View Indiana Administrative Code, Title 326, Article 24 here: Code

Contact:

Roger Letterman
P.O. Box 6015
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6015 
rletterm@idem.state.in.gov
(317) 232-8342
(317) 233-6865

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Description: Duke’s standby service, provided under rider 21, is provided at the same rate as distribution service, plus the charges incurred when Duke installs required meters onsite at facilities. The distribution service has a large demand component, and low energy charges. NIPSCO provides standby service under Rate 834 with a high demand component and low energy charge. Both of these rates are viewed as neutral to the deployment of CHP.

Links:

• Duke Energy Rider 21 can be found here: Rate
• NIPSCO Rate 834 can be found here: Rate
• More information about best practices in utility rate design can be found on the EPA’s CHP Partnership website.

Last Updated 08/27/2009

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