Line and Load Interconnection Procedures (LLIP)

This page provides more detailed information on submitting a Line and Load Interconnection Request (LLIR).  The interconnection of Lines and of Loads to the Federal Columbia River Transmission System (FCRTS) is governed by BPA's Open Access Transmission Tariff and the Line and Load Interconnection Procedures Business Practice

A new LLIR is required by existing BPA utility customers when requesting a new or modified transmission interconnection to BPA, or as identified by Transmission Planning. 

Entities seeking a transmission system interconnection without associated Point-to-Point (PTP) or Network Transmission (NT) Service must also submit a LLIR. 

The Northwest Power Act prohibits BPA from selling electric power, including reserves, directly to new direct service industrial customers (DSIs) (Northwest Power Act, §5(d)(2), 94 Stat. 2714). Entities looking for service to new large load must work through the local utility.

 

Submit Application to: interconnection@bpa.gov

• Important: Enter “LLIR” as the Subject Line of the email.
• The form must be signed to be valid.
• BPA Transmission Services will not accept an LLIR that is sent by email to other BPA Transmission Services email addresses and it will not be entered into the Interconnection Request Queue.

 

BPA allows utilities to install, replace, and own revenue meters that meter new or existing loads (and resources), with approval:  Responsibilities and Technical Requirements Guide for Customer Owned Meters

Transmission Credits for projects not involving generation interconnection are covered by the Transmission Credits for Non-GI Network Upgrades Business Practice. 

For further information:

Reach out to the appropriate Procedural Administrator or Technical Contact:  Line and Load Interconnection Procedures Administrator. 

Related Links

Reports	Line & Load Materials	Forms
Interconnection Request Queue	Transmission Credit Non-GI Network Upgrades BP Open Access Transmission Tariff Site Transmission Business Practices Customer Deliverables and Capital Investment Acquisition Process Technical Requirements for Interconnection  Metering Application Requirements Metering Services Environmental Analysis	Line and Load Interconnection Request Form Payment and Remittance Instructions New Customer Instructions