Kansas

Description: In May 2009, the Kansas House of Representatives enacted House Bill 2369, establishing general interconnection rules for distributed generation systems. The rules only apply to renewable sources of distributed generation, and only apply to systems with capacities up to 200 kW. If a customer meets all safety and interconnection requirements, utilities may not require additional liability insurance. Within 12 months of the effective date of H.B. 2369, the Kansas Corporation Commission will establish net metering and interconnection implementation rules.

Links:

• The text of HB 2369 can be found here (PDF).
• For more detailed information about Kansas interconnection standards, visit the DSIRE database

Contact:
Ray Hammarlund
Kansas Corporation Commission
Energy Office
1300 SW Arrowhead Road, Suite 100
Topeka, KS 66604-4027
Phone: (785) 271-3179
Fax: (785) 271-3268
E-Mail: r.hammarlund@kcc.ks.gov
Web Site: http://www.kcc.state.ks.us/energy/index.htm

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Description: Kansas City Power and Light provides standby service to customers that enter into a contract for a specific amount of contract demand. This contract also involves technical and safety requirements. There are two demands assessed: one for the facility and one for the billing demand. Both of these are based upon the 30 minute maximum for the month, and the facilities demand charge has a one-year ratchet in place. Westar Energy Inc. also offers standby service to customers who contract for a specific amount of standby demand and maintenance energy. Typical billing demands are based on the maximum 15-minute demand during the month or 85% of the maximum demand from the previous June-Sept period. Both of these standby services are viewed as unfavorable toward CHP.

Links:

• Kansas City Power and Light’s rates can be found here
• Westar Energy Inc.’s tariffs can be found here
• 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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