City of Banning Utility Department
Net Metering Allowed1
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0
AC Disconnect RequiredYes
Net metering & export
- Net Metering Allowed
- 1
- TOU Utility
- 0
- Post Solar Billing Method
- Net Metering
- Rebates Offered
- 0
- Deregulated
- 0
- Allows Standby
- 1
Interconnection & taps
- Approval Req To Install
- Yes
- Interconnection Level
- 3
- Line Taps Allowed
- 0
- Load Taps Allowed
- 0
- Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
- 0
- Meter Aggregation Allowed
- 1
System size & offset
- System Size Restrictions
- 0
- System Size Restriction Type
- No Restrictions
- System Size Battery Included
- 0
- System Size Includes Existing Systems
- 0
- Offset Type
- Percentage
- Offset Value
- 100
- Offset Calculation Basis
- Historical
- Offset Calculation Period
- 12
- Industry Standard Watts Sqft
- 2
- Utility Specific Adjustments
- See the system sizing in the File Attachment "Sizing System correct - City of Banning"
- Offset Calc Tool
- CSI
Metering & disconnect
- Production Meter Required
- Yes
- Production Meter Position
- Inv-Disco-PM-POI
- Production Meter Labeling
- Uni-Directional Meter
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- AC Disconnect Labeling
- Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
- Meter Spot Required
- 1
- Meter Spot Process
- Fill out the 'MPU Questionnaire
- Attach Spec sheet with application
- Email to: , , ,
- Downsizing (de-rating) the main breaker MUST be scheduled with the Electric Utility to de-energize the main service panel.
- Allowed Meter Adapter
- None
Plans & docs
- Site Plan Reqs
- AC Disconnect and Production Meter Socket MUST be installed within 10’ AND Line of Sight of the Main Service Panel.
- Production Meter Socket MUST be installed within 48” to 75” to the center of the glass above grade level and must be wired per Electric Utility Standard Drawing SD 600-80.
Add to the “City Notes” section:
- "Authority Having Jurisdiction”
- Fire Authority Having Jurisdiction”
- Add Conduit Run and Label
- Add PV Production Meter and Label
- Add PV Production Meter and Label
- Must meet requirements listed in National Electric Code (NEC) & the California Electric Code (CEC Articles 690 & 705 (B10.2g.i)
- Add the following warning placard to the AC Disconnect placard a. “ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT TOUCH TERMINALS. TERMINALS ON BOTH LINE AND LOAD SIDES MAY BE ENERGIZED IN THE OPEN POSITION.”
- Please add the following labels to the Directory Placard: (a) Orientation (b) PV Production Meter
- REPLACE NOTE 4. WITH " SIGNS SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THE SERVICE EQUIPMENT BY EPOXY. "
- Please add the following labels to the Directory Placard a. Orientation "All placarding must comply with SD 600-83,84, 85, 86 with all information and language, including verbiage, placard size, font size, placard locations, quantity, manufacturer, model numbers, actual equipment locations, conduit runs, etc."
See files below for an example of an approved plan set from the utility
- SLD Reqs
- State PV production meter socket listed rating “Minimum NEMA 3R & UL414 listed"
- Electric Service Reqs
- Install Reqs
- Placards
General
- Show conduit run.
- Placards must list inverter + module make & model.
- Match labels exactly as shown in plaque page/files.
- Add Production Meter + PV Breaker to labels sheet.
- Size: min 2"x5", max 3"x6" (except directory placard).
- Material: metal or plastic, red background with white lettering.
- Font: Arial, size 12-28.
- Durable, permanent (epoxy/equivalent only - no screws/rivets).
- Must not cover manufacturer labels.
- Each AC & DC disconnect requires its own placard per NEC/CEC codes.
Directory Placard
- Show PV module quantity.
- Show site orientation.
- Add PV module manufacturer.
AC Disconnect
- Change “AC Normal Operating Voltage” → “Nominal Operating AC Voltage.”
- Add the following warning placard to the AC Disconnect placard a. “ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT TOUCH TERMINALS. TERMINALS ON BOTH LINE AND LOAD SIDES MAY BE ENERGIZED IN THE OPEN POSITION.”
DC Disconnect
- Add “Rated max power-point current” + value.
- Add “Rated max power-point voltage” + value.
Main Service Panel
- Add warning label inside per SD 600-84.
Other
- Add PV Breaker label
- Electrical Stamp Required
- 0
- Equipment Approvals
- California Energy Commission
- Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
- 0
- ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
- 0
- Rate Schedule Link
- link
- Website
- link
- Phone
- (951) 922-3185
Other details
- Restrict Inspection
- 0
- Revision Required
- 1
- Mod Swap Requires Planset
- 1
- Address ID
- 108055
- Express Planset Eligible
- No