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City of Chaska

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

Net metering & export

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

When the energy generated by the qualifying facility exceeds that supplied by the utility to the customer at the same site during the same billing period, the utility shall compensate the customer for the excess energy at the average retail utility energy rate.

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
1
Allows Standby
0

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
40
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Type
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2

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
Utility Disconnect Switch

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

200A Production Meter Required.

SLD Reqs

** Electrical stamp only required for projects over 40kW AC


200A Production Meter Required with #6 AWG

Electric Service Reqs

IEEE 1547, UL 1741

Install Reqs
  • Utility connection goes to the top lugs of the utility meter
  • DER goes to the top lugs of the PV meter
  • Production meter be on same side of the house as the utility meter
Electrical Stamp Required
0
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Site Plan Notes


Electrical Diagram Notes


Website
link

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Express Planset Eligible
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with City of Chaska 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.