TSE | Utility
Interconnection Hub
At Transcend Standard Electric we are dedicated to creating and delivering resources that support our developer and contractor partners in getting clean and reliable power to the grid. For our partners needing to submit substation designs along with their interconnection applications, we have created the Utility Interconnection Hub. The Utility Interconnection Hub helps you get your projects designed, reviewed, approved and onto the grid faster. Register to UIH to submit a substation design for review with your interconnection application OR sign-in to track status on a previously submitted application.
We are always looking for ways to best support developers and contractors across our territories. We want to hear from you! If you have any engineering questions, comments, or suggestions regarding the website or the UIH platform please contact support.utilityinteconnectionhub@transcendinfra.com.
Other Resources
When completing design and applications for submission to TSE, please review the following provided resources. Failure to comply with the provided standards may result in application review delays, excessive revisions, or rejection.
Electrical Specifications
These specifications and supplements are a guide for the design and construction of electrical installations.
TSEU.STD.02 – Design Standards for Electrical Substation Layout and Configuration
TSEU.STD.32 – Electrical Design Standards for High Voltage Substations
TSEU.STD.50 – Design Standards for Substation Control and Protection Systems
Design Guidelines
These Design guidelines are meant to provide technical guidance for engineering construction projects in our service territory.
Substation Design Guideline (pdf)
TSE Best Practices
This best practices document is meant to provide administrative and technical guidance for the explicit purpose of expediting review and approval of submittals.
TSE Substation Design Best Practices (pdf)
Application Readiness Checklist – DG Interconnecting Substation (pdf)
Allow us to lend you a hand. Register or log into our Utility Interconnection hub to complete designs that are automatically compliant with all relevant standards and design guides, including automatic completion of application checklists. UIH is our purpose built software meant to expedite the design, review and approval of substations associated with new generators and large loads.
Features of the Transcend Utility Interconnection Hub
Free to use
It’s free for developers to register and submit substation designs for review and approval.
Vetted by our Engineers
We know it can be tough to keep up with all of the standards and how they might impact your project. That’s why we took the standards and made them work for you – because we built it you can be confident we are on the same page.
Peace of mind
No more worries about application completeness or wild revisions. Developers who submit designs via the portal are submitting them directly to us. Users of this tool see shorter review and approval times, as well as fewer revisions.
Here when you need it
The great thing about software in the cloud is you can access it anywhere any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Utility Interconnection Hub
The Utility Interconnection Hub is an advanced software service designed to streamline the substation design and approval process for utilities and energy developers. It automates compliance checks, ensures design consistency, and accelerates the interconnection approval process, helping us manage the growing backlog and developers connect to the grid faster.
How does UIH work?
The Utility Interconnection Hub uses a series of screens in an intuitive user interface to collect relevant project data before automatically generating design solutions using generative design algorithms.
How does the platform ensure that submitted designs meet utility standards?
The platform is configured to reflect each Transcend Standard Electric Utilities specific substation design standards. As developers design and submit their substation designs via the platform, the system automatically checks them for compliance, reducing the need for multiple revisions. This ensures that all submitted designs align with the technical and regulatory requirements of your utility, significantly speeding up the approval process.
How can I register and submit a substation design?
Simply click the “Register” button on the homepage to create an account. Once registered, you will be guided through a simple process to input your design parameters, project specifics, and submit your substation design. The system will automatically generate documentation, including Single Line Diagrams and 3D models, for utility review.
How long does it take to generate and submit a compliant substation design?
The Utility Interconnection Hub allows developers to generate and submit compliant designs in as little as 10-15 minutes. The system automates many of the complex design tasks, including generating detailed technical documents, ensuring that the process is significantly faster than traditional manual methods.
What does the UIH platform do?
The platform automatically generates many essential design documents required for design submissions, including a Design Inputs Document, Single Line Diagram, Technical Description, Bill of Materials, General Arrangement Drawing, and a 3D model. These documents can be submitted to the utility as part of the interconnection application package.