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TID - Turlock Irrigation District

California Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
Supply Side Taps Allowed0
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
TOU Utility
1
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
N/A
Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Supply Side Taps Allowed
0
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
0
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

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
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Offset Calc Tool
EPBB

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Situational
Production Meter Criteria
  • Production meter is optional, but if installed needs to be within sight of MSP. (do not put on plans unless requested
Production Meter Position
Inv-PM-Disco-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Production Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Utility AC Disconnect
Meter Spot Required
1
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs
  • We can use an AC or DC disconnect. If using a DC disconnect, Label as EXTERNAL, LOCKABLE KNIFE BLADE DC DISCONNECT SWITCH
  • Must not exceed the 120% rule. Utility is strict.

Existing Systems

  • If a production meter exists, both systems go through one production meter
Electric Service Reqs

Standard

Placards
  • Rapid Shutdown Placards need to be red.
  • Please see the Placard sample in files.
  • MSP: WARNING: EQUIPMENT FED BY MULTIPLE SOURCES, TOTAL RATING OF ALL OVERCURRENT DEVICES EXCLUDING MAIN SUPPLY OVERCURRENT DEVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED AMPACITY OF BUSBAR
Electrical Stamp Required
0
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [LOCKABLE KNIFE BLADE AC DISCONNECT SWITCH WITH VISIBLE OPEN. MUST BE ACCESSIBLE, WITHIN 10' OF, AND WITHIN SIGHT OF, MSP. MUST BE MARKED PER NEC 690.14.C.2 AND 690.52]

Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
209-883-8301

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
108045
Express Planset Eligible
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with TID - Turlock Irrigation District before you rely on this. The useful move: if an installer says you need a main panel upgrade, ask how these tap and interconnection policies were considered first.