Utilities

We don’t propose projects the grid can’t take.

Interconnection feasibility comes before the application, not after. We study grid conditions, understand queue dynamics, and develop technically and commercially viable connection strategies before we commit to a site or a landowner.

Finding capacity where others can’t is central to what we do. We know the utilities and the processes in the Northeast and Midwest markets where we work, and we bring that knowledge into every project from the start.

How we approach interconnection
We conduct pre-application feasibility analysis on every site before filing. We assess available capacity, review queue position and study timelines, and identify whether a project can reach interconnection agreement on a commercially viable schedule — before we commit to the site, and before we commit to a landowner.
When a site clears feasibility, we manage the full interconnection process:

Pre-application — Grid assessment, capacity screening, and point-of-interconnection identification.
Application filing — Application preparation and submission, with complete technical packages to reduce study cycle delays.
Feasibility study — Coordination through utility feasibility review, including restudy requests where needed.
System impact study — Technical review of system impact, mitigation requirements, and cost allocation.
Facilities study — Engineering study of required utility-side facilities and cost responsibility.
Interconnection agreement — Negotiation and execution through to a signed agreement and queue position secured.

We stay in direct communication with utility engineering staff throughout every stage. We don’t hand off the process to a third party.

What we develop
Distributed solar, 5 to 20 MW AC, on the distribution system. Battery energy storage system (BESS) projects — standalone and solar-plus-storage — matched to grid conditions and market requirements. Standalone storage interconnection is its own technical challenge; we treat it as a core capability, not an edge case.

Why it matters that we stay
Most developers exit a project at or before construction. Aurora takes an ownership position in the assets we build and remains involved through operations. That means we’re a long-term counterparty — the company that filed the interconnection application is the company operating the facility. For utilities managing aging infrastructure and a growing queue of development-stage projects that never reach operation, that distinction matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What markets do you operate in?

The Northeast and Midwest. We work primarily on the distribution system in markets where we have direct experience with local utilities and their interconnection processes.

How do you approach the interconnection queue?

We study grid conditions and queue dynamics before filing applications. We identify where capacity is realistically accessible — not just technically available — and size and site projects accordingly. We don’t file speculative applications.

What does your pre-application feasibility process look like?

We conduct a grid assessment before any application is filed — reviewing available capacity at candidate points of interconnection, active queue positions that would affect our studies, and realistic study timelines. If a site can’t support a commercially viable project, we don’t advance it.

Do you conduct standalone storage interconnections or only solar-plus-storage?

Both. Standalone battery storage interconnection is a core capability, not an add-on. We treat it with the same technical rigor as solar.

Do you work directly with utility engineering staff?

Yes. We manage the full study process and maintain direct working relationships with utility interconnection teams in our core markets. We don’t route communication through intermediaries.

What project sizes do you typically interconnect?

5 to 20 MW AC on the distribution system. We focus on distributed generation.

What's a typical timeline from application to energization?

It varies significantly by market, queue position, and required upgrades. In our core markets we have direct experience with study timelines and work to structure projects around realistic schedules. We’ll give you an honest assessment before any commitment is made.

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