Delano Municipal Utilities

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 customer’s energy bill, carried forward 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 Utility with no compensation to the QF

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 Value

0

Offset Calculation Period

0

Industry Standard Watts Sqft

2

System Offset Notes

System can be sized up to 40 kW AC (no offset requirement)

If the system is over 40 kW AC, then the system must not go over 120% of their historical usage.

Offset Calc Tool

Historical Usage

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

Site Diagram shall include the following:

• Shall be to scale
• Location of DER
• Location of meter
• Location of 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.

Install Reqs

AC Disconnect Required

• The Utility AC disconnect used by the Area EPS Operator to safely isolate the DER from the Area EPS shall be located within 10 feet of the revenue meter

Production Meter Required

• The meter socket shall be installed in a location that meets the following specifications:
• The center of the meter socket shall be located at a height between 4 to 6 feet above the ground.
• Location and path to the meter socket must be continuously clear and free of hazards for anyone accessing the meter.
• Meter sockets must be a minimum of 3 feet away from a gas meter and 6 feet away from combustible storage.
• Meter sockets shall have unobstructed space of at least 3 feet in front and 1 foot to each side.
• Meter sockets shall be installed within 10 feet of the main utility meter.

Placards

All signage and labeling shall meet applicable NEC requirements including NEC 110.21 (B), 690.13 and 750.10.

• The Utility AC disconnect shall be labeled as “UTILITY AC DISCONNECT”. The Utility AC Disconnect shall be located within 10 feet of the main service meter
• The production meter shall be labeled as “DER PRODUCTION METER” or similar. If there are multiple DER types present at a location the production meter shall indicate the type of DER behind the meter

Electrical Stamp Required

1

Equipment Approvals

California Energy Commission

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD

0

ESID Num Req SLD 3LD

0

Other details

Restrict Inspection

0

Revision Required

1

Address ID

9391419

Express Planset Eligible

No