DER Technical Specification Manual Training - Grand Rapids

All electric utilities must adopt a utility-specific DER Technical Specifications Manual (TSM) to meet interconnection regulations created by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) in 2024 and expanded in 2026. MMUA has created resources to put you in current compliance.By attending this training, you will receive authorization to use TSM and how to adapt it to your utility.

During the training session, STAR Energy’s Kristi Robinson will explain the manual, how it fits with the existing Minnesota Municipal Interconnection Process (M-MIP), and provide education on recently updated statewide technical requirements. MMUA staff will be on hand to help utilities through implementation and note any issues that may require follow-up.

Why is this required?

The newly-expanded interconnection rules approved by the MPUC in 2024 mandate that every electric utility adopt a TSM for interconnection. If you do not have a manual that aligns with the 2024 guidelines, your utility is out of compliance with the MPUC's rules.

Who should attend?

This event focuses on utility policy and state regulatory compliance and is intended for management and/or upper-level operations personnel of ALL Minnesota municipal electric utilities and appropriate municipal power agency personnel.

Fees

Bundled fees for the first individual from a utility include one TSM license plus the training program. Additional attendees from the same utility will pay only for the training.

If your utility already has a compliant manual, you may attend the training only for a reduced fee.

Additional location

We have a second option available in Saint Peter on April 20. 
For more information or to register, click here.