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Goodhue County Coop Elec Assoc

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
Solar Export Type
N/A
Net Excess Generation Notes

Net Energy shall be the difference between all kWh’s supplied to the QF by the Cooperative and those generated by the QF which are fed back into the Cooperative’s distribution system as surplus energy during the month. The QF shall be billed under the Cooperative’s standard applicable rate schedule based on the amount of net energy delivered to the QF. The QF’s account with the Cooperative shall be credited based on the current rate schedule in effect for the class of customer to which the QF belongs at the time the net energy is received by the Cooperative. ($.1087 per kWh of Net Energy - Single Phase )

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
0
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
Meter Aggregation Allowed
1

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
Inverter Oversize Restrictions
0
System Offset Notes

No offset requirement up to 40 kW AC

Systems over 40 kW AC will have a 120% historical usage/offset requirement.

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

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
1
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(507) 732-5117

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
10140364
Express Planset Eligible
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Goodhue County Coop Elec Assoc 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.