JEA - Jacksonville Electric Authority

Florida Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedNo
NEM TypeN/A
Supply Side Taps AllowedYes
Line Taps AllowedYes
Load Taps AllowedYes
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
No
NEM Type
N/A
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Fixed kWh
Solar Export Rate
0.03
Solar Export Rate Approx
0.03
Solar Export Value Notes
Export rate = variable fuel rate
Rebates Offered
No
Allows Standby
Yes

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Supply Side Taps Allowed
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
Yes
Load Taps Allowed
Yes
Tap Criteria

Taps

  • NO TAP IN METER UNLESS DUAL LUG
  • UTILIZE POLARIS LUGS FOR TAPS NO PIERCING TAPS ALLOWED
  • Tap boxes are not allowed
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
0
System Size Restriction Type
No Restrictions
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
Utility Specific Adjustments
  • System size limited to 90% of the capacity of the JEA equipment providing service to the premises.


Inverter Oversize Restrictions
No
Offset Calc Tool
N/A

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Meter Spot Required
Yes
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

AC Disconnect

  • DISCONNECT REQUIRED BETWEEN MID AN POI
  • PV Only: Label as (N) GENERATION DISCONNECT EATON _______ (OR EQUIVALENT)
  • Battery Projects: Each battery will require its own AC Disconnect grouped with the PV disconnect. Label as (N) BATTERY DISCONNECT EATON _______ (OR EQUIVALENT)

EXISTING SYSTEMS

  • Pitch and azimuth of the existing system on the property need to be reflected on planset


SLD Reqs


Electric Service Reqs

Meter Can 

  • JEA does not allow coupler or splices to be installed on the conductor in the meter can. 
  • JEA will allow the landing of secondary conductors via approved terminating lugs on the load side of the meter in accordance with NEC and the local inspection authority. 
Placards


Electrical Stamp Required
No
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Site Plan Notes


Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [DISCONNECTING MEANS TO BE INSTALLED WITHIN 5FT OF UTILITY METER // AC DISCONNECT TO BE separate, external, accessible, knifeblade, lockable with a JEA padlock]

Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(904) 665-6000

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with JEA - Jacksonville Electric Authority 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.