Newark Electric Department

Delaware 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
Solar Export Type
Fixed kWh
Solar Export Rate
0.14
Net Excess Generation Notes

Summer - $17.50 customer charge $0.1720 per kWh

Winter - $17.50 customer charge $0.1520 per kWh

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No

Interconnection & taps

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

System size & offset

System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
Percentage
Offset Value
110
Offset Calculation Basis
Average
Offset Calculation Period
24
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

The initial design load shall be the calculated average of the two previous twelve-month periods of actual electric usage at the time of installation of electric generating equipment.

Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Website
link
Phone
(302) 366-7000
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Newark Electric Department 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.