City of Monroe

North Carolina Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
Yes
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Rate Approx
0.0618
Solar Export Value Notes
On peak: $0.0583/ Off Peak: $0.0311
Net Excess Generation Notes

Qualified customers must be generating energy for purposes of a “net billing” arrangement to receive credits under this rate rider. Any power generated by the participating customer’s solar system is first used inside the home or business, and any excess produced power flows back to the power grid. The City will purchase this power from the customer at the rate detailed in the City’s fee schedule by the Renewable Energy Credit Rate Rider (RECR-1).

Solar arrays below 20kW of installed capacity (DC) - Applicable to Rate (R) and (SC)*

• The customer will be billed according to their retail rate schedule on metered electricity delivered to the customer with the following modifications: o Additional metering costs $2.43/month • Credited 6.18 cents per kWh for energy delivered by the customers to the City.

Solar arrays between 20kW - 100kW (DC) - Not Applicable to Rate (R)**

• The customers will be billed according to their retail rate schedule on metered electricity delivered to the customer with an additional meter charge of $2.43/month and credited at a fixed amount at the rates listed below: o On-Peak Energy $0.0583 o Off-Peak Energy $0.0311

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
No
Load Taps Allowed
No
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
20
System Size Restriction Type
DC kW
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

Utility has a 20kW DC max system offset.

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
AC Disconnect Required
Yes

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs
  • Must be signed and stamped by a Professional Engineer
  • Fused disconnect required, even with breaker tie in
Electrical Stamp Required
Yes
Website
link
Phone
(704) 282-4690

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with City of Monroe 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.