(A) Upon reasonable advance notice to the customer, the utility shall have access to any interconnected renewable generation facilities to perform on-site inspections to verify that the installation and operation of the renewable generation facilities comply with the requirements of this chapter and to verify the proper installation and continuing safe operation of the renewable generation facilities. The utility shall also have at all times immediate access to breakers or any other equipment that will isolate the renewable generation facilities from the utility's electric system. The utility shall not be responsible for any costs the customer may incur as a result of such inspection(s).
(B) The utility shall have the right and authority to isolate approved interconnected renewable generation facilities at the utility's sole discretion if the utility believes that:
(1) Continued interconnection and parallel operation of the renewable generation facilities with the utility's electric system creates or contributes (or will create or contribute) to a system emergency on either the utility's or the customer's electric facilities;
(2) The renewable generation facilities are not in compliance with the requirements of this chapter; or
(3) The renewable generation facilities interfere with the operation of the utility’s electric system.
(C) In non-emergency situations, the utility shall give the customer reasonable notice prior to isolating the renewable generation facilities.
(Ord. 2022-7, passed 7-5-22)