Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department

Massachusetts Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Rebates Offered
Yes
Deregulated
Yes

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
10
System Size Restriction Type
DC kW
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
Utility Specific Adjustments
  • To qualify for the utility's rebate of $0.80 per watt, roof sections with modules must have an azimuth between 90 and 270 degrees, and have an annual TSRF (total solar resource factor) of over 80
System Offset Notes


Offset Calc Tool
N/A

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-Disco-PM-Disco-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Bi-Directional Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs


SLD Reqs

Meter Orientation = Over/Under

  • Metering points in relation to Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Department's electrical system and the customer's generating system location. Stamped by a Massachusetts Professional Engineer - Electric
  • Production meter required. Line side top, load side bottom.
  • Modules → Non-fused disco → Production meter → fused disco → POI
Electric Service Reqs
  • Refer to pg. 2 Interconnection Standards
Electrical Stamp Required
Yes
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Website
link
Phone
(781) 246-6363
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department 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.