Wholesale Distributed Generation (WDG) Interconnection Pilot

Interconnection is recognized by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) as a significant barrier in developing distributed energy resources (DER) and achieving statewide energy and emission goals. While interconnection of net energy metered (NEM) facilities has realized efficiencies, identically sized and similarly sited wholesale distributed generation (WDG), also known as front-of-meter (FOM), projects in investor-owned utility service territories suffer from interconnection processes that:

  • Cost significantly more
  • Take much longer
  • Are far less predictable

Interconnection processes serve two fundamental purposes:

  1. They provide a transparent and efficient means to interconnect generators to the electric grid.
  2. They maintain the safety, reliability and power quality of the electric grid.

Federal and state regulators are faced with the challenge of keeping interconnection procedures updated against a backdrop of evolving technology, new codes and standards, and considerably transformed market conditions.

The WDG Interconnection Pilot has the goal of facilitating interconnection for WDG/FOM projects.

WDG Interconnection Pilot

Established by the Peninsula Advanced Energy Community (PAEC) Initiative

PAEC seeks to educate policymakers and stakeholders on beneficial reforms that will keep interconnection processes efficient and cost-effective while maintaining a safe and reliable electric grid.

An electrical substation with transformers and high-voltage equipment under a clear blue sky.

Recent news

The latest in clean local energy

Learn about our innovative projects and initiatives on our blog, and see what others are reporting about our important work.

Microgrid Resilience Expected to Yield $450K/Year in Savings for Siemens Manufacturing Facility

Microgrid Knowledge cites the Clean Coalition's VOR123: Value-of-Resilience, a standardized approach to valuing the resilience provided by community microgrids.

Read article

LABC California Insurance Commissioner Candidate Forum – 21 May 2026

The Clean Coalition was a partner organization for the LABC Insurance Commissioner Candidate Forum, which took place at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills on 21 May, 2026.

Read More

Rooted in Results: Nature-Based Climate Solutions at Work – 7 May 2026

The Clean Coalition was a partner organization for this webinar, which took place on 7 May 2026 at 10am.

Read More