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Four County Electric Member Corporation

North Carolina Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
Supply Side Taps Allowed0
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Fixed kWh
Solar Export Rate
0.0321
Net Excess Generation Notes

Residential Solar is limited to 20 kW AC

We do NOT offer net metering - we do what I believe is called bi-lateral

The output of the solar goes to the house first, and only when the house’s needs have been met does any energy flow to the grid.

We install a meter that records all energy to and from the grid.

All energy used by the member is charged at the appropriate residential rate

All energy sent to the grid will be credited (monthly on the member’s bill) at the current avoided cost of energy. Presently that is $0.0321 per kWh.

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Supply Side Taps Allowed
0
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
0
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

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
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes


Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs

One-line diagrams and site diagrams of the proposed facility including all generators, inverters, circuit breakers, protective relays, service disconnects.

Install Reqs


Placards

Owner/Operator will install a permanent warning label in a conspicuous place in close proximity to the electric meter or on the meter base to notify Company personnel that there is a generator installed on the load side of the meter

Electrical Stamp Required
0
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Website
link
Phone
(888) 368-7289

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
161420
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Four County Electric Member Corporation 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.