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Central Electric Cooperative, Inc. (OR)

Oregon Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeMonthly
Supply Side Taps Allowed0
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
Net Excess Generation Notes

Net energy is the difference between the electricity supplied by Central Electric Cooperative, Inc. and the electricity generated by an eligible Customer-generator and fed back to Central Electric Cooperative, Inc.’s electrical system over the applicable billing period. Excess power generated shall be credited to the Customer-generator’s account at Central Electric Cooperative, Inc.’s prevailing “avoided cost.” This credit shall be used to offset future billings for electrical power consumed. All net-metering accounts shall be cleared (i.e., returned to a $0.00 balance) annually. For each twelve (12) month period ending in December, any remaining credit in the Customers-generator’s account shall be returned to the respective Customer-generators.

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
Meter Aggregation Allowed
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
25
System Size Restriction Type
DC 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
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Utility Disconnect
Meter Spot Required
1
Meter Spot Process

Temporary Disconnect/Reconnect (TDR) Process

  • staff -
  • Applications/Documents: None required
  • Notice for Request: 48 hours
  • Who Can Schedule: Anyone
  • Utility Scheduling ETA: 2-3 business days
Allowed Meter Adapter
Tesla Backup Switch

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs
  • Show switchgear, transformers, and generation equipment.
  • Include a brief description of how the generation operates, e.g.: Cogeneration, Closed-transition peak shaving, Open-transition peak shaving, Emergency power
Install Reqs

Customer-Generator Disconnect Requirements

  • Must be visible break type in a metal enclosure that can be padlocked.
  • Manual pull lever at the electric meter is required.
  • Placards indicating disconnect location are not accepted.
Placards
  • The visible disconnect shall be clearly labeled “Generation Disconnect” to inform CEC's line and substation personnel.
Electrical Stamp Required
0
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Website
link
Phone
(541) 548-2144

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
600860
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Central Electric Cooperative, Inc. (OR) 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.