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Dominion Energy (NC)

North Carolina 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
1
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

Once the final interconnection notification form is approved, the customer’s 12-month net metering period begins. The energy your renewable energy generator produces will offset the energy you would normally purchase from Dominion Energy.

If you generate more electricity than is needed for your home or business in a given billing period, the amount will be credited to your account to offset the cost of future electricity you receive from Dominion Energy. The billing period credit is accumulated, carried forward and applied at the first opportunity to any billing periods in which you have positive net consumption. Please note that even if a credit is issued, the customer will still receive a bill each month with basic monthly charges.

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
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
20
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Type
Combination
Offset Value
100
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

Residentials can only go up to 20kw and they can offset a 100% of the electricity generation. I will review that last 12 months of the customers usage to determine approval. I will let you know if there are any issues.  

The "Residential Infomation Sheet" required for any customer that has less than 7 months of electric usage.

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

See SLD Requirements

SLD Reqs
  • Production Meter must be wired like this: Inv > bottom of PM > AC Disco > POI. (See "Dominion Production Meter TLD" in the Files section of this page.)



Complete “Single Line Diagram” document in the Files section of this page. Follow instructions in the "Note" section.


1. If required, a Non-Utility Meter Socket may be installed between the PV Modules and the Co-Gen Meter Socket. 2. The PV Disconnect shall be load break rated and shall provide a visible air gap and be lockable in the off position. Locate immediately adjacent to the service meter. It must be accessible to the power company personnel 24/7. 3. Specify the point of common Coupling for the solar and existing house wiring. Check box if Main Service Panel is located indoors.


Energy Storage System

Utility requires a single visible-break AC Disconnect to isolate both the PV and batteries.

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(866) 366-4357

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
0
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
150013
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Dominion Energy (NC) 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.