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Menard Electric Cooperative

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

Net metering & export

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

Utility offers two types of Post Solar Billing:


Net Metering - Only for services 10kW AC or Less (Net Metering Policy:iv_47_netmetering_rev2022.pdf (menard.com))

Net Billing - Only for services 10kW AC to 100kW AC (Net Billing Policy iv_50_Net Billing_2023.pdf (menard.com))

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
1

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
1
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
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-Disco-PM-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Production Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Standard

SLD Reqs

Standard - See example uploaded

Electric Service Reqs

AC Disconnect Required

  •  Installation must include an accessible, lockable disconnect device capable of demonstrating a visible open to Cooperate personnel.
Placards

Member installation must include a visible placard at the point of Interconnection stating, ā€œDistributed Generation presentā€ and including a brief description of the disconnect switch location.

Electrical Stamp Required
0
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Website
link

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
4266426
Express Planset Eligible
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Menard Electric Cooperative 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.