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North Carolina Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Monthly
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Rate Approx
0.0334
Net Excess Generation Notes

Option A - (FULL RATE) Energy Credits shall be based on the kilowatt hours delivered to

the Cooperative for the month a bill is rendered times the Energy Charge specified in the rate schedule under which the customer is currently receiving service.

Option B - (AVOIDED COST)Energy Credits shall be based on the kilowatt hours delivered to the Cooperative for the month a bill is rendered times the applicable Avoided Cost rate specified in the Cooperative’s Rate Schedule AC.

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 Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

Residential members participating in EnergyUnited’s Net Metering program are limited as follows: for Option A, systems shall be no larger than 10 kW AC or the member’s peak demand, whichever is less, and for Option B, systems shall be no larger than 25 kW AC or the member's peak demand, whichever is less. N

Offset Calc Tool
PV Watts

Metering & disconnect

Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs

There is no separate production meter required. All of our residential meters are programmed with a 2nd register for reverse power, so the meter does NOT need to be changed after installation.


A one-line diagram of the system showing the main components and metering of the system, including the external AC disconnect switch

Install Reqs

Member shall install a manual load-break disconnect switch with a clear visible indication of switch position between Cooperative’s electric system and Member’s Generator. The Isolation Device shall be installed as specified in the Interconnection Standard.


Utility Inspection Required

Placards

Member will install a permanent warning label on the meter base to notify them personnel that there is a generator installed on the load side of the meter. The warning label shall not be placed in a location that would interfere with the ability of Cooperative personnel to read the electric meter.

Member shall also place a warning label on the Isolation Device. Cooperative will provide the warning labels to Member. The warning labels must be in place before the Generator can be interconnected with Cooperative’s system.

Website
link
Phone
(800) 522-3793

Other details

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