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

Net metering & export

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

Kilowatt-hours produced by the QF in excess of the monthly usage shall be supplied as an energy credit on the memb and applied to subsequent energy bills, with an annual true-up on December 31. Excess energy credits existing as of December 31 shall default back to the Cooperative with no compensation to the QF.

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
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-Disco-POI
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Utility Disconnect Switch

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Site Diagram shall include the following:

  • Shall be to scale
  • Location of DER
  • Location of meter(s)
  • Location of Utility AC disconnect
  • Location of PCC/RPA/PoC
  • Location of underground/overhead electrical wires
  • If underground, shall include any easements/right of ways 
SLD Reqs

The one-line diagram shall include, but not limited to, the following information:

  • Applicant Name
  • Application ID
  • Installer name and contact information
  • Address where DER system will be installed
  • Correct electrical position of all equipment, including but not limited to: Panels, Inverter, DC and AC disconnects.
  • Distance between equipment
  • Labeling found on equipment
  • Total Aggregated AC nameplate rating of DER
  • DER protection elements


The one-line diagram shall be signed and stamped by a Minnesota Professional Engineer if the DER is larger than 20 kW and uncertified or larger than 250 kW and certified.

Electric Service Reqs

IEEE 1547

UL 1741

Install Reqs

AC Disconnect Required

Placards

All signage and labeling shall meet applicable NEC requirements including but not limited to articles: NEC 110.21 (B), 690.13 and 750.10.

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

Production meter should be wired from the solar source to the TOP of the meter and out the BOTTOM to the loads

INV - PV METER - AC DISCO - POI

Other details

Address ID
9458796
Express Planset Eligible
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Crow Wing Coop Power & Light 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.