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Hutchinson Utilities

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

We install a bi-directional AMI meter. This will read the energy delivered to the customer as well as the energy delivered to HUC. The energy is net metered throughout a 30 day billing period and the customer is only invoiced for the energy consumed from HUC. In the event there is more energy delivered to HUC than consumed, HUC will credit the customers account at a rate of $.0809/kwh

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 Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

System can be sized up to 40 kW AC


If the system is over 40 kW, the offset must not go over 120%

Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Utility Disconnect Switch

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Standard

SLD Reqs
  • Applicant name
  • Application ID
  • Installer name and contact information
  • Installation address (must match utility bill address exactly)
  • Correct position of all equipment, including distance of equipment and labeling
Electric Service Reqs

IEEE 1547

Install Reqs

AC Disconnect Required

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Website
link
Phone
(320) 234-0508

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
8884727
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Hutchinson Utilities 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.