KEC - Kootenai Electric Cooperative

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed

1

NEM Type

Monthly

TOU Utility

0

Post Solar Billing Method

Net Metering

Net Excess Generation Notes

Any member generation in excess of their monthly kWh consumption will accumulate as “banked” kWh credits. During months in which a member’s consumption exceeds the amount generated, available banked kWh credits will be deducted from their account. Once depleted, remaining energy consumption will be billed at the energy rates established by this schedule. Banked energy credits will be available until consumed.

Rebates Offered

0

Deregulated

0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install

Yes

Interconnection Level

3

Supply Side Taps Allowed

1

Line Taps Allowed

1

Load Taps Allowed

1

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

Pushing kW over the rated transformer/secondary/primary equipment at the location is not permitted. As addressed in other questions, upgrades or modifications to KEC equipment that are needed as a result of the solar install are the responsibility of the member and must be paid in full prior to KEC performing any work or approving final interconnection. Installations are intended to be sized and installed for the express purpose of partially or fully supplying the member’s energy requirements at the location being net metered.

Offset Calc Tool

Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required

No

Production Meter Position

N/A

Production Meter Labeling

N/A

Meter Spot Process

Meter base is to be installed by member/contractor. KEC provides the meter.

TDR Process "Member/Installer contacts KEC to schedule the disconnect/reconnect. If no upgrades or modifications to KEC equipment are needed then KEC only requires the $250 application fee.

If upgrades or modifications to KEC equipment are needed the member will be notified of the associated costs (vary based on actual job) and required to make payment in full prior to KEC performing any work."

TDR - Who to

TDR - Applications/Documents Req N/A

TDR - ETA of notice required for request 48 hours

TDR - Who can schedule? Does not matter

TDR - ETA of Utility Scheduling TDR N/A

Allowed Meter Adapter

None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

"System sizing

Location of system

Location of disconnect

Location of panels

Model of inverter along with standards it is built for "

SLD Reqs

"System sizing

Location of system

Location of disconnect

Location of panels

Model of inverter along with standards it is built for "

Electric Service Reqs

Transformer Upgrade: Varies, If upgrades or modifications to KEC equipment are needed the member will be notified of the associated costs (vary based on actual job) and required to make payment in full prior to KEC performing any work.

Once payment is made then the work is schedule.

Install Reqs

Member’s DG Resource shall have a disconnect switch mounted to an exterior wall, preferably next to KEC's power meter, that is readily accessible, visible, and lockable in the open position only. This switch, when locked in the open position for any of the following conditions, may be unlocked only by KEC personnel.

Placards

Placards required by NEC

Website

link

Phone

(208) 765-1200

Other details

Restrict Inspection

0

Address ID

285137

Express Planset Eligible

Yes