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City of Bay City

Michigan Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Rate Approx
0.055
Solar Export Value Notes
Per Utility "all energy that is delivered back to BCELP will be credited @ $.056/kWh on a monthly billing basis. Production is read as energy delivered to our normal watt-hour billing meter."
Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
1

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
0
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
50
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Type
Combination
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
No
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Utility Disconnect Switch

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Example uploaded to files

SLD Reqs

Example uploaded to files

Placards

NEC required placards

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

Other details

Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with City of Bay City 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.