The Decision
Site and interconnection are forming together. Each appears to validate the other.
What Is At Risk
Weakness in one system can be masked by progress in the other. For example, a viable site may rely on an uncertain interconnection, and a viable interconnection may depend on an unsuitable site. Together, they can create a pathway that appears sound but is structurally unstable.
What Is Evaluated
The screen evaluates the combined system. This includes:
- whether site viability depends on uncertain grid access
- whether grid assumptions depend on site conditions
- whether the combined pathway embeds untested dependencies
- whether alternative configurations remain viable
The Determination
A formal determination is issued:
- Proceed: the combined pathway is admissible within defined bounds
- Defer: sequencing or separation required
- Refuse: the pathway is not admissible under current conditions
Issued at the point of commitment.
Decision Logic
Commitment Being Formed
Site and grid assumptions reinforce each other, creating a coupled development path.
Irreversibility Profile
The project becomes anchored to a specific configuration that is difficult to unwind if either assumption fails.
Uncertainty Landscape
Site suitability and grid access may each be uncertain, but appear validated through mutual dependence.
Outcome Divergence
Failure in either system can invalidate the combined pathway.
Coupling and Dependency
Site depends on grid viability. Grid selection depends on site characteristics.
Evidence Adequacy
If either component relies on assumptions not yet bounded, the combined system is structurally unstable.
Determination Logic
Defer coupling until each component can stand independently or the combined system is validated across plausible states.
Decision Boundary
Applies when site and grid decisions begin to reinforce each other.