SCMEU - St. Charles Municipal Electric Utility

Illinois Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Rebates Offered
No

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
No
Load Taps Allowed
No
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

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs

Per Tom at the AHJ, 3LD is allowed in place of SLD.


AHJ ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT DOES NOT ALLOW LIDE SIDE TAP (PER PAUL HOPKINS)


IF A HOME DOES NOT HAVE A METER/MAIN OUTSIDE WITH MB INSIDE MSP - IT MUST BE UPGRADED TO HAVE IT. They want to disconnect outside and inside.


**Informational note**: The electric service utility meter enclosure must have a main breaker and meet all grounding & bonding codes. The utility will install bi-directional meter (swap out) additional dedicated meter not req. Customers can choose to net meter it will cost 350$ to upgrade the utility meter to bi-directional meter and 25$ per quarter to pay for meter readings in order to calculate net energy. They do not yet have AMI meters.

Rate Schedule Link
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Website
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Phone
630.377.4400; 630.377.4407 - Paul Hopkins
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with SCMEU - St. Charles Municipal Electric Utility 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.