All AES Indiana customers who install, own and operate their own generating system have the opportunity to reduce their electric bills by generating power with a small-scale solar, wind or hydroelectric energy system. Customers with systems up to 1 MW in size may qualify for AES Indiana’s Excess DG Rate (Rider 16).
Interconnection application timeline
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Interconnection application submitted |
Submission date |
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Utility notice that application is complete |
10 business days after submission |
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Utility notice on whether facility is approved |
15 business days after notice |
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Utility notice about inspection; agreement sent business days after approval |
10 business days after approval |
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Customer signs and returns agreement |
10 business days before start date |
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Installation complete |
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Questions?
Do you have questions? AES Indiana has the answers in our FAQs. Additional questions can be answered by emailing aesindianainterconnection@aes.com or calling 317-268-8418.
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Application levels
- Level 1 applications are the most common for more than 90% for residential 0-10 kW. There is no application fee associated with this level.
- Level 2 applications are for 10 kW to 2 MW. These have an additional five days for engineering review. The cost of the application is $60 plus the cost of any network upgrades.
- Level 3 applications are significantly more expensive, require a full impact study and facility study agreement, and will often require some sort of power purchase agreement or PJM WAMPA. The cost is $100 + $2/kW + the cost of network upgrades. Additionally, level 3 applicants must pay for impact and facility studies (pricing will vary). These can be net metering, cogeneration or solo generation. Timeline for processing is six months to a year.
Reference applications for review
Level 1 interconnection application
- Downloadable reference application for systems generating 10kW or less. Please complete application online.
Level 2 interconnection application
- Downloadable reference application for systems generating between 10 kW and 2 MW. Please complete application online.
Level 3 interconnection application
- Downloadable reference application for systems generating more than 2 MW. Please complete application online.
You can find more information on the Renewable Energy Production Rate (Rate REP) associated with this agreement here.
Additional information
If you have additional questions, please contact AES Indiana's Interconnection Department: