Overview
The MISO interconnection queue endpoint provides access to real-time data from Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) interconnection queue. MISO serves 15 states and one Canadian province across the Midwest and South.MISO Coverage: Contains 1,500+ projects across the Midwest and South. Top technologies: Wind (500+ projects), Solar (400+ projects), Natural Gas (300+ projects), Battery Storage (200+ projects).
Endpoint
Coverage Area
States Served: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, and parts of South Dakota. Also serves Manitoba, Canada.Query Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
limit | integer | 1000 | Number of records to return (50-5000) |
offset | integer | 0 | Number of records to skip |
state | string | - | Filter by state code - supports comma-separated |
technology | string | - | Filter by standardized technology type - supports comma-separated |
status | string | - | Filter by standardized status |
min_capacity | number | - | Minimum capacity in MW |
max_capacity | number | - | Maximum capacity in MW |
developer | string | - | Filter by developer name (supports partial matches) |
Technology Distribution
| Technology | Count | Description |
|---|---|---|
Wind | 500+ | Wind turbine projects (dominant in MISO) |
Solar | 400+ | Solar photovoltaic projects |
Natural Gas | 300+ | Natural gas generation |
Battery | 200+ | Battery energy storage systems |
Other | 100+ | Other technologies |
Status Options
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
Planned | Active projects in queue |
Operating | Commercial operation achieved |
Cancelled | Withdrawn or terminated |
Example Requests
Get Wind Projects in Illinois
Get Wind Projects in Illinois
Get Large Solar Projects (>100 MW)
Get Large Solar Projects (>100 MW)
Get Apex Clean Energy Projects
Get Apex Clean Energy Projects
Response Schema
Complete Upstream Data: Each project includes all 41 database columns from MISO’s interconnection queue at the top level. This provides complete transparency with both standardized fields (normalized across all ISOs) and MISO-specific raw fields like
study_phase, post_gia_status, and Decision Point capacity breakdowns.Response Fields
Core Identification Fields
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
iso | string | Always “MISO” for MISO data |
queue_id | string | Unique MISO queue identifier (e.g., “J1000”) |
project_id | string | MISO project identifier, same as queue_id |
project_name | string | Official project name in MISO queue |
balancing_authority_code | string | Always “MISO” |
queue_position | string | Queue position number (typically null for MISO) |
Capacity & Technology
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
capacity_mw | number | Project nameplate capacity in MW |
summer_capacity_mw | number | Summer-rated capacity (MISO tracks seasonal variations) |
winter_capacity_mw | number | Winter-rated capacity (MISO tracks seasonal variations) |
summer_mw | number | Summer MW rating from MISO source |
winter_mw | number | Winter MW rating from MISO source |
technology | string | MISO’s technology classification (e.g., “Photovoltaic”) |
technology_normalized | string | Standardized technology for cross-ISO filtering |
fuel | string | Primary fuel source |
fuel_type | string | Detailed fuel type from MISO source |
facility_type | string | Facility/technology type from MISO source |
Project Status & Dates
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
status | string | Standardized status (Planned, Operating, Cancelled) |
detailed_status | string | Original MISO status (e.g., “Active”, “Done”, “Withdrawn”) |
request_status | string | Current request status in MISO process |
queue_date | date | Date project entered MISO queue |
request_date | date | Interconnection request submission date |
operating_date | date | Expected/actual commercial operation date |
in_service_date | date | Proposed in-service date |
negotiated_in_service_date | date | Negotiated in-service date (if different from proposed) |
done_date | date | Date project completed MISO process |
withdrawn_date | date | Date project was withdrawn (if applicable) |
Location
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
state | string | Two-letter state code |
county | string | County name where project is located |
Study Process (DPP)
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
study_cycle | string | Definitive Planning Phase cycle identifier (e.g., “DPP-2018-APR”) |
study_group | string | Study group assignment (East, West, Central, South) |
study_phase | string | Current DPP phase (Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, GIA) |
Decision Point Capacity Allocations
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
dp1_eris_mw | number | Decision Point 1 ERIS capacity allocation in MW |
dp1_nris_mw | number | Decision Point 1 NRIS capacity allocation in MW |
dp2_eris_mw | number | Decision Point 2 ERIS capacity allocation in MW |
dp2_nris_mw | number | Decision Point 2 NRIS capacity allocation in MW |
Grid Connection & Service
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
service_type | string | ERIS or NRIS interconnection service designation |
transmission_owner | string | Transmission owner at point of interconnection |
poi_name | string | Point of interconnection name and voltage level |
post_gia_status | string | Generation Interconnection Agreement execution status |
Developer Information
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
developer | string | Developer name from Cleanview enrichment (limited coverage) |
interconnecting_entity | string | Always null - not provided by MISO |
MISO Queue Terminology
Understanding MISO-specific terms is essential for interpreting interconnection queue data.Definitive Planning Phase (DPP)
MISO’s three-phase interconnection study process that replaced the old serial queue system in 2018. Projects progress sequentially through Phase 1 (feasibility assessment), Phase 2 (detailed system impact analysis), and Phase 3 (facilities study). Each phase has specific deliverables and timelines designed to accelerate project development.Decision Points (DP1, DP2, DP3)
Critical milestones where developers must demonstrate project viability and commit financial security deposits. At each Decision Point, developers must confirm capacity allocations (ERIS/NRIS) and post additional security. Failure to meet Decision Point requirements results in automatic queue withdrawal.Service Types
ERIS (Energy Resource Interconnection Service): Energy-only delivery service without capacity delivery rights. ERIS projects can inject energy into the grid but don’t receive capacity credit in MISO markets. NRIS (Network Resource Interconnection Service): Full network service with capacity delivery rights. NRIS projects can both deliver energy and receive capacity credit, but require more extensive system upgrades.Study Groups
MISO processes projects in regional cohorts based on queue submission windows. Study groups are typically identified by geographic region (East, West, Central, South) and may include the transmission owner designation (e.g., “East (ATC)”, “East (ITC)”).Study Cycles
Intake windows when MISO accepts new interconnection requests, typically identified by year and month (e.g., “DPP-2021”, “DPP-2018-APR”). All projects in a study cycle progress through the DPP phases together.Generation Interconnection Agreement (GIA)
Final contractual agreement between generator and MISO governing interconnection terms, construction responsibilities, and operational requirements. Projects reaching “GIA” study phase have completed all technical studies and are finalizing interconnection contracts.Seasonal Capacity Ratings
MISO tracks both summer and winter capacity ratings due to significant temperature variations across its multi-state footprint. Solar projects may have lower summer ratings due to heat effects, while wind projects often have higher winter output in the upper Midwest.Field Availability: MISO does not provide
interconnecting_entity information in their queue data. Use transmission_owner for transmission system connection details.Raw Fields
Complete Upstream Data
Each project includes all database columns from MISO’s interconnection queue at the top level of the response. This provides complete transparency and access to specialized MISO fields with a clean, flat structure.Complete Data Access: All 41 fields (19 standardized + 22 ISO-specific) are available at the top level. No nesting, no duplication.
MISO Raw Fields (22 additional fields)
Identification & Dates (8 fields)
Identification & Dates (8 fields)
project_id- MISO queue identifier (e.g., “J1000”)queue_date- Queue entry daterequest_status- Raw MISO status valuewithdrawn_date- Project withdrawal date (if applicable)done_date- Project completion datein_service_date- Proposed in-service datenegotiated_in_service_date- Negotiated ISD (if different from proposed)
Interconnection Details (4 fields)
Interconnection Details (4 fields)
transmission_owner- Transmission owner at POIpoi_name- Point of Interconnection name and voltageservice_type- ERIS or NRIS designationpost_gia_status- Generator Interconnection Agreement status
Study Information (3 fields)
Study Information (3 fields)
study_cycle- Definitive Planning Phase cycle (e.g., “DPP-2018-APR”)study_group- Study group assignment (Central, East, South, West)study_phase- Current study phase (DPP, GIA, etc.)
Capacity & Technology (5 fields)
Capacity & Technology (5 fields)
summer_mw- Summer capacity ratingwinter_mw- Winter capacity ratingfuel_type- Raw fuel type from MISOfacility_type- Raw facility/technology typedp1_eris_mw,dp1_nris_mw- Decision Point 1 capacity breakdownsdp2_eris_mw,dp2_nris_mw- Decision Point 2 capacity breakdowns
Location (2 fields)
Location (2 fields)
county- County namestate- State code
Raw Field Use Cases
Changelog IntegrationData Updates: MISO queue data is updated based on MISO’s Generator Interconnection Queue reports.
Wind Focus: MISO territory has significant wind resources, particularly in the upper Midwest states. Wind projects typically have seasonal capacity variations reflected in the summer/winter capacity fields.
Authorizations
API key authentication using x-api-key header
Query Parameters
Number of records to return
Required range:
50 <= x <= 5000Number of records to skip
Filter by state code
Filter by technology type
Minimum capacity in MW
Maximum capacity in MW