Laterals can be directly connected to main trunks, but are more commonly protected by protective devices such as fuses, re-closers, or automatic sectionalizers. Overhead laterals use pole-mounted distribution transformers to serve customers and underground laterals use pad. Primary distribution systems consist of feeders that deliver power from distribution substations to distribution transformers. A feeder usually begins with a feeder breaker at the distribution substation. Many feeders leave substation in a concrete ducts and are routed to a nearby pole. Primary distribution lines carry this medium voltage power to distribution transformers located near the customer's. This document shows the methods and requirements for installing PG&E-owned, underground service cables in customer-owned, residential, terminating facilities. This can include utility interactive PV systems, wind systems, fuel cells, energy storage systems, DC microgrids and. Utilities may have some control over and access to the energy stored in electric vehicles attached to the grid.
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