On June 5th, 2026, NYSEIA submitted comments on the Long Island Power Authority’s (LIPA) proposed modifications to its Small Generator Interconnection Procedures (SGIP) tariff, intended to be effective July 1st, 2026. 

LIPA’s proposed modifications to interconnection procedures seek to better align LIPA’s interconnection procedures with the NY-SIR, allow for changes to interconnection timelines to accommodate tax-credit eligible projects, and introduce a pilot program to assist public-sector customers with the SCADA interconnection process.

NYSEIA strongly supports these objectives, as successful implementation will result in a more standardized statewide process, more clean energy projects moving forward with federal incentives, and streamlined SCADA implementation for public-sector facilities. Modifications in the proposal align with changes proposed jointly by NYSEIA and the Joint Utilities through the Interconnection Policy Working Group that were adopted in 2025.

NYSEIA makes the following recommendations: 

• LIPA should adopt an optional process through which a developer can request a target in-service date, and the utility can respond with a corresponding schedule for completing interconnection work

• LIPA should clarify the transition to a utility-managed model that applies comprehensively to all SCADA-related equipment and systems at the project site

• LIPA should carefully consider the billing structure associated with SCADA implementation, standardizing practice similar to other utilities

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