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GCEC - Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Florida Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0

Net metering & export

Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Value Notes
0.03072
Net Excess Generation Notes

The customer’s bill will be calculated by subtracting the credit to the customer from the Cooperative’s charges to the customer. If the credit to the customer is greater than the Cooperative’s charges to the customer, the Customer’s bill shall be zero for the current billing cycle with the difference credited to the Customer in subsequent billing cycles. When the Customer discontinues Net Metering Rider service, any unused credit will revert to the Cooperative.

Rebates Offered
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
No
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
0
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
25
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
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
System Offset Notes

The nameplate rating of the Member’s generator system must not exceed 25 kW

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
Meter Spot Process

Temporary Disconnect Reconnect Process (TDR) The member needs to be the one to call and request a cutloose/reconnect - we need a 24 hour notice. And will require an inspection receipt from the county before we reconnect.

TDR - Who to Contact Customer Service

TDR - Applications/Documents Req No

TDR - ETA of notice required for request 24 hours

TDR - Who can schedule? Customer

TDR - ETA of Utility Scheduling TDR N/A

Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

See Sample

SLD Reqs

On both the agreement and the one-line diagram please make sure the power rating is in AC format and the same on both pages.

See Sample

Install Reqs

A disconnection device is required between the member’s generator and the inverter at the inverter input circuit. Another disconnect device is required between the inverter and the connection point to the electric grid at the inverter output circuit.

Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(850) 639-2216

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Address ID
117989
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with GCEC - Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative, 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.