PSC 119.02(17m) (17m) “Export capacity kW in alternating current” means the amount of power that can be transferred from the DG facility to the distribution system. Export capacity is the lesser of the following:

PSC 119.02(18) (18) “Fault" means an equipment failure, conductor failure, short circuit, or other condition resulting from abnormally high amounts of current from the power source.

PSC 119.02(19) (19) “IEEE" means Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

PSC 119.02(20) (20) “Interconnection" means the physical connection of a DG facility to the distribution system so that parallel operation can occur.

PSC 119.02(21) (21) “Interconnection disconnect switch" means a mechanical device used to disconnect a DG facility from a distribution system.

PSC 119.02(22) (22) “Inverter" means a machine, device, or system that converts direct current power to alternating current power.

PSC 119.02(23) (23) “Islanding" means a condition on the distribution system in which a DG facility delivers power to customers using a portion of the distribution system that is electrically isolated from the remainder of the distribution system.

PSC 119.02(24) (24) “kV" means kilovolt.

PSC 119.02(25) (25) “ kW” means kilowatt. Unless otherwise specified, the definition references units in alternating current.

PSC 119.02(26) (26) “Material modification" means any modification that changes the maximum electrical output of a DG facility or changes the interconnection equipment, including:

PSC 119.02(27) (27) “ MW” means megawatt. Unless otherwise specified, the definition references units in alternating current.

PSC 119.02(27m) (27m) “Nameplate rating alternating current” means the sum total of maximum continuous rated power (kW) output while grid connected of all of a DG facility's constituent generating units or energy storage systems, or both, as identified on the manufacturer nameplate, regardless of whether it is limited by any approved means.

PSC 119.02(28) (28) “Nationally recognized testing laboratory" means any testing laboratory recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration's accreditation program.

PSC 119.02(29) (29) “Network service" means 2 or more primary distribution feeders electrically connected on the low voltage side of 2 or more transformers, to form a single power source for any customer.

PSC 119.02(30) (30) “Parallel operation" means the operation, for longer than 100 milliseconds, of an on-site DG facility while the facility is connected to the energized distribution system.

PSC 119.02(31) (31) “Paralleling equipment" means the generating and protective equipment system that interfaces and synchronizes a DG facility with the distribution system.

PSC 119.02(32) (32) “ Point of common coupling” means the point where the electrical power system of the applicant seeking to interconnect a DG facility is electrically connected to the distribution system. The point of common coupling is equivalent, in most cases, to the service point as specified by the public utility and described in the National Electric Code and National Electrical Safety Code.

PSC 119.02(32m) (32m) “Power factor” means the ratio of active power to apparent power.

PSC 119.02(33) (33) “Public utility" has the meaning given in s. 196.01 (5), Stats.

PSC 119.02(34) (34) “ Standard application form” means PSC Form 6031. The standard application form has supplements designed to collect information specific to different installations and technologies.

PSC 119.02(35) (35) “Standard interconnection agreement" means PSC Form 6029 for Category 1 facilities or PSC Form 6030 for Category 2 to 4 DG facilities.

PSC 119.02(35g) (35g) “Standard pre-application request form” means PSC Form 6032.