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Idaho Falls Power

Idaho Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeMonthly
Supply Side Taps Allowed0
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

If the electricity generated by the Customer-Generator exceeds the electricity supplied by IFP during the billing period the Customer-Generator: (a) Shall be billed for the applicable non-energy charges for the billing period under the Customer's appropriate rate classification; (b) Shall be financially credited for the excess energy delivered to IFP during the billing period, at the rate adopted in ordinance for the corresponding period. Idaho Falls Power buys that excess power from the customer at the current fluctuating market rate.

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
0

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 Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Inverter Oversize Restrictions
0
System Offset Notes

Customer contacts Idaho Falls Power to obtain size limitations of their on-site generation system


Per Idaho Falls Power Service Policy, customer owned generation facilities shall have a maximum annual generation capacity of no more than the previous 12 months of electric usage.

Offset Calc Tool
PV Watts

Metering & disconnect

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

Idaho Falls Power installs a net meter for solar installations. Customers can install a separate meter in their system if desired.

TDR Process Call utility to schedule TDR

TDR - Who to

TDR - Applications/Documents Req N/A

TDR - ETA of notice required for request 24 hours

TDR - Who can schedule? Does not matter

TDR - ETA of Utility Scheduling TDR N/A

Allowed Meter Adapter
ConnectDER

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Shows design and components

SLD Reqs

Standard one line diagram for solar projects. One-Line Drawings, with design and components list

Electric Service Reqs


Install Reqs

An approved meter base is required for the net meter. If the customer installs a separate meter in their system that will fall under the jurisdiction of the city electrical inspector.

Placards

Placards required by NEC

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Website
link
Phone
(208) 612-8430

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Address ID
274865
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Idaho Falls Power 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.