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Report a correction Net Metering AllowedYes
Supply Side Taps AllowedYes
Line Taps AllowedYes
Load Taps AllowedYes
AC Disconnect RequiredYes
Net metering & export
- Net Metering Allowed
- Yes
- TOU Utility
- No
- Post Solar Billing Method
- Net Metering
- Solar Export Type
- N/A
- Rebates Offered
- Yes
- Deregulated
- No
- Allows Standby
- Yes
Interconnection & taps
- Approval Req To Install
- Yes
- Supply Side Taps Allowed
- Yes
- Line Taps Allowed
- Yes
- Load Taps Allowed
- Yes
- Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
- 0
- Meter Aggregation Allowed
- Yes
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
- Percentage
- Offset Value
- 200
- Offset Calculation Basis
- Historical
- Offset Calculation Period
- 12
- Industry Standard Watts Sqft
- 2
- System Offset Notes
- Offset Calc Tool
- Historical Usage
Metering & disconnect
- Production Meter Required
- No
- Production Meter Position
- N/A
- Production Meter Labeling
- N/A
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- AC Disconnect Labeling
- Utility Disconnect Switch
Plans & docs
- Site Plan Reqs
- Overall property layout and street access including North arrow orientation and the nearest cross street in each direction. (Indicate direction of nearest cross street if impractical to show on drawing).
- Identify utility meter, inverter and/or associated generation and storage (battery) equipment.
- An external disconnect is required within 10 feet of the meter location.
- Ground mounted installations must show clearances and details of surrounding structures especially how they cross the Company's facilities. The route and length of the electrical connection to the premise is also required.
- SLD Reqs
- Energy source (PV array, wind turbine, etc.). Please indicate DC and AC ratings as appropriate.
- Please indicate AC rating of the inverter.
- Identify the make and model of the disconnect switch and note if it is lockable with a visible break when required.
- Identify connection to Customer’s electrical system.
BATTERY JOBS
- For Tesla Powerwalls: A single disconnect can be used to isolate both sources (PV solar and battery) OR a second visible-break disconnect switch can be used for the battery(s). The Tesla Gateway does not take the place of the required disconnect.
- Install Reqs
- Placards
- See Signage Requirements
- The switch shall be clearly marked, "Generator Disconnect Switch”, with permanent 3/8 inch or larger letters.
- Electrical Stamp Required
- No
- Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
- No
- ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
- No
- Website
- link
- Phone
- (800) 686-0011