Consumer-owned distribution generation represents a major change in the relationship between the electric cooperative and the consumer.

Connecting consumer-owned generation to the electrical grid turns the consumer into an independent power producer.

There are many potential issues with power interconnection which is why Dakota Energy Cooperative emphasizes:
Safety - to ensure that precautions are met for, cooperative personnel, the consumer and the general public.
Reliability – so that the co-generation system is properly installed and operating correctly for reliability of both the consumer and the power grid.
Cost fairness - for the co-generation system so other members are not subsidizing the project, cost causer is the cost payor.

Below are the links to start the application process and agreements to connect a distributed generation project along with technical manual for proper installation to ensure the safest and most reliable outcome.