Fergus Electric Cooperative
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
Member generation in excess of their monthly usage will be banked for later use in the current 12 month period. The annual billing period for net metering begins on April 1 and ends on March 31 of the current year. NEG paid at retail rate
- 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
- 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 Value
- 0
- Offset Calculation Period
- 0
- Industry Standard Watts Sqft
- 2
- System Offset Notes
Residential systems cannot exceed 25kW AC
- Offset Calc Tool
- Historical Usage
Metering & disconnect
- Production Meter Required
- No
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- AC Disconnect Labeling
- Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
- Allowed Meter Adapter
- None
Plans & docs
- Site Plan Reqs
Standard
- SLD Reqs
Standard
- Install Reqs
- AC Disconnect must be within 10FT of the utility meter
- Utility prefers to have the disconnect on the same structure of the utility meter. Per utility "We prefer that the disconnect be on the same structure as our meter. The ten feet is an accommodation for extenuating circumstances."
- Placards
AC Disconnect
- Must be clearly market "Generator Disconnect Switch"
- If the disconnect is more than 10FT a weather resistant placard must be mounted next to the meter indicating clearly where the disconnect switch is located
Per utility "We also require everything to be clearly labeled; preference engraved. Please reference state code requirements for solar installation labeling requirements."
- Electrical Stamp Required
- 0
- Equipment Approvals
- California Energy Commission
- Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
- 0
- ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
- 0
- Website
- link
- Phone
- (406) 538-3465
Other details
- Address ID
- 4777676
- Express Planset Eligible
- Yes