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GRU - Gainesville Regional Utilities

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Annual
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Net Excess Generation Notes

Owner/Operator shall receive a monthly energy credit for all excess kilowatt-hours delivered into the distribution system. If the energy credit exceeds the total electric energy billed amount in any corresponding month, the excess energy credit shall be applied to the subsequent month’s billing. An annual true up with conversion to money will be applied at the end of each calendar year using an avoided cost price. GRU reserves the right to develop the annual avoided cost pricing and/or modify its tariff at any time without prior notice to Owner/Operator.

Rebates Offered
0
Allows Standby
1

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
Percentage
Offset Value
100
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Meter Spot Process

Schedule the power disconnect/reconnect appointment with GRU at least 7 to 10 days before the disconnect/reconnect is required, by contacting GRU’s Work Order Center at . All re-connections will require approval by the authority having jurisdiction. This service does have a fee associated.

Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

PROVIDE INTERSECTING ROAD



SLD Reqs

ELEVATION DRAWING REQUIRED ON ALL PROJECTS


Electric Service Reqs

System Sizing

  • The generation will be considered to be oversized if the kW DC rating of the PV generation is more than the average annual single account, on-site consumption (kWh) divided by 1393. (Note: Approximately 1 kW DC of PV generation will produce approximately 1393 kWh AC per year.)

3 Phase

  • The output of the PV system shall be balanced between the three phases when interconnecting to a 3 phase transformer. The PV output shall be balanced so that the difference in current (amperes) between phases shall be 10% or less, as measured from the most heavily loaded phase to the least loaded phase. Single phase connection to a three phase transformer will not be allowed.

Taps

  • NO TAPS IN METER
Install Reqs


Placards

Examples of Placards. See page 100 of the Energy Delivery Service Guide.

GRU Placard requirements should be referenced on design drawings.

Placards shall be red with white block lettering.

Inverter

  • Installations that have instrument-rated metering shall require additional labeling as directed by qualified GRU personnel. A few examples would be (1) a label indicating the AC disconnect location (2) the CT’s polarity mark should point toward the inverter (which is the source), etc.

Revenue Socket (Utility Meter)

  • The placards shall be permanently riveted to the covers, and shall be made of red, weatherproof, hard plastic, with engraved white block lettering

GRU revenue meter socket cover

  • Clearly labeled “Warning: Electric Shock Hazard. The terminals on both line and load side may be energized in the open position” readily visible to GRU personnel.

AC Disconnect

  • The placard shall be permanently riveted to the disconnect device, and shall be made of red, weatherproof, hard plastic, with engraved white block lettering. Must be clearly labeled “Auxiliary Generation Disconnect” and be readily visible to GRU personnel.

Site Placard

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [AC DISCONNECT TO BE WITHIN 10FT OF MAIN DISCONNECTING MEANS OF HOME // PLACARDS SHALL BE RED WITH WHITE BLOCK LETTERING. GRU REQUIRES PLACARDS WITH THE STANDARD REQUIRED VERBIAGE ON AC DISCONNECT AND REVENUE METER RESPECTIVELY]

Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(352) 393-1460

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
0
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
112350
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with GRU - Gainesville Regional Utilities 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.