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North Carolina Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Rate Approx
0.03841
Net Excess Generation Notes

The member's intent is to purchase all power requirements from the Cooperative net of any power generated by the member’s renewable energy system in any given hour. Any power produced in excess of the member’s electrical requirements shall be delivered to the Cooperative. Credit for energy delivered to the cooperative $0.03841/kWh

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
Yes

Interconnection & taps

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

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
0
System Size Restriction Type
No Restrictions
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
Percentage
Offset Value
100
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
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

Not required for Interconnection Submittal

SLD Reqs

SLD examples uploaded to file section.

Electric Service Reqs

Overhead Service Notes:

  • All wiring must meet current NEC code
  • Overhead feeder to utility transformer supplied by utility
  • All devices, wire (except overhead feeder) and hardware supplied by customer


Underground Service Notes:

  • All wiring must meet current NEC code
  • Underground feeder to utility transformer supplied by utility
  • All devices, wire (except underground feeder) and hardware supplied by customer
Install Reqs


Electrical Stamp Required
No
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Website
link
Phone
(252) 445-5111
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Halifax EMC 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.