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Beartooth Electric Cooperative

Montana 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
Solar Export Type
N/A
Net Excess Generation Notes

If the electricity generated by the Member and flowed back to BEC during a monthly billing period exceeds the electricity supplied by BEC, the Member will be: Credited for the net electricity generated during the billing period, with this net electricity credit appearing on the bill for the following billing period. If unused net electricity credit exists from a previous billing period, it will be carried forward to the next billing period. April 1 is the beginning date of a 12-month billing period for Facilities located in Montana. Any unused net electricity credit accumulated during the previous 12 months will be reimbursed to the Member at BEC's avoided cost for resources ($0.0345 / kWh)

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
Meter Aggregation Allowed
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
25
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Type
No Restrictions
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Inverter Oversize Restrictions
0
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

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Website
link
Phone
(406) 446-2310

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
16049638
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Beartooth Electric Cooperative 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.