Y-W Electric Association, Inc.

Colorado Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

The net consumption as measured at the Association’s service meter but shall not be less than zero. Any such negative amount shall be carried forward and applied against the subsequent month’s billing. At the beginning of the month of April every year, any remaining unused credit balance accumulated during the previous year shall be paid to the C-G. Within sixty (60) days of each annual period, the Association shall account for any accrued excess energy generation, expressed in kilowatt-hours, for the immediately preceding annual period (April through March) and pay the C-G for such energy at the wholesale energy rate as set by the Association’s power supplier for the month in which the excess occurred.

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No
Allows Standby
No

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
No
Load Taps Allowed
No
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
10
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-Disco-PM-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Production Meter
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs

Meter Orientation = Under/Over


  • Production meter required, The meter socket must be wired with the top of the socket being wired towards Y-WEA’s grid connection and the bottom of the socket being wired towards the inverter. 
  • The required meter housing is a 125A Non Lever Bypass
Install Reqs

YWEA requires us to install a specific PM housing for all installs in their jurisdiction. This meter housing must be picked up from their office located at 26862 US Hwy 34, Akron CO.

Electrical Diagram Notes


Website
link
Phone
(970) 345-2291

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Y-W Electric Association, Inc. 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.