Solar Sanity Checksolar, decoded Independent. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

Cleveland Public Power

Ohio Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
N/A
Solar Export Rate Approx
0.03
Solar Export Value Notes
The electricity produced serves the facilities needs first. TVA purchases any excess electricity that is delivered to the grid at the avoided cost
Net Excess Generation Notes

Any excess will be credited to your bill in 1 to 1 ratio. This just rolls over. It is the same rates, the customer just receives credit.

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
1

Interconnection & taps

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

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
0
System Size Restriction Type
No Restrictions
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
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
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Standard

SLD Reqs

Standard

Electric Service Reqs

AC Disconnect Required

  • Small generator facilities shall be capable of being isolated from the utility by means of a lockable, visible-break isolation device accessible by the utility.
  • A draw-out type circuit breaker with a provision for padlocking at the draw-out position can be considered as isolation device for purposes of this requirement.
Electrical Stamp Required
0
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Website
link

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
4302564
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Cleveland Public Power 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.