Pioneer Rural Electric Coop

Ohio Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
No
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Rate
0.07
Solar Export Rate Approx
0.077
Net Excess Generation Notes

Any system output that goes through the meter to the grid during the billing cycle will be credited on the bill at $ 0.077 cents per kilowatt-hour (based on 2022 - can change each year).

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
Yes
Allows Standby
Yes

Interconnection & taps

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

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
25
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
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
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs
  • AC Disconnect required - Outside and accessible 24/7
SLD Reqs
  • AC Disconnect required
Website
link
Phone
(800) 762-0997
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Pioneer Rural Electric Coop 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.