Avista Utilities (ID)

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed

1

NEM Type

Annual

TOU Utility

0

Post Solar Billing Method

Net Metering

Net Excess Generation Notes

If the electricity generated by the Customer and distributed back to Avista during the billing period, or any portion thereof, exceeds the electricity supplied by Avista, then the Customer will be: (a) billed for the appropriate customer service charge as other customers of Avista in the same rate class; and (b) credited for the net excess kilowatt-hours generated during the billing period, with this kilowatt-hour credit appearing on Customer’s bill for the following billing period.

On March, 31st of each calendar year, any remaining unused kilowatt-hour credit accumulated by the Customer during the previous year will be granted to Avista, without any compensation to the Customer. 

Rebates Offered

0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install

Yes

Interconnection Level

3

Line Taps Allowed

0

Load Taps Allowed

0

Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size

0

Meter Aggregation Allowed

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

No Restrictions

Offset Value

0

Offset Calculation Period

0

Industry Standard Watts Sqft

2

System Offset Notes

The Customer’s generating facility (“Generating Facility”) is intended to offset either part or all of the Customer's electrical requirements via net metering.

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

AC Disconnect Labeling

Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect

Allowed Meter Adapter

None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

• If possible, please install the the lockable AC disco next to the utility meter (within 10 feet).
• If not possible, please ensure that the placard map is installed in the utility meter to show the location of the AC disconnect. (Please include the proposed Placard Map in the PV Plans)

SLD Reqs

• Lockable AC Disconnect

Install Reqs

The Generating Facility will be located on the Customer’s premises and will include all equipment necessary (including permitting) to meet applicable safety, power quality, and interconnection requirements established by the National Electrical Code (NEC, Articles 690 and 705), National Electrical Safety Code(NESC), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers(IEEE), the  American  National  Standards  Institute  (ANSI), Underwriters Laboratories(UL), and any and all of the Avista’s interconnection standards.

Equipment Approvals

California Energy Commission

Website

link

Phone

(800) 227-9187

Other details

Address ID

1135551

Express Planset Eligible

Yes