Central Lincoln PUD

Oregon Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeAnnual
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Annual
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Net Excess Generation Notes

Net energy is the difference between electrical energy consumed by the Customer-generator from the CLPUD’s electrical supply system and the electrical energy generated by the Customer-generator and fed back into the CLPUD’s electrical supply system. Any excess electrical energy generated by the Customer-generator on a Net Meter Rate and supplied to the District's distribution system shall be valued based upon the Avoided Cost. Any excess energy generated shall be credited to the Customer's account at the Avoided Cost in the January billing cycle.

Rebates Offered
Yes
Deregulated
No
Allows Standby
No

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
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
System Offset Notes

Max allowed for net-metering installations is 200kW. Although, it is recommended to install up to 100% of the historical usage. Also, any transformer upgrade that'll be triggered because of the solar installation will need to be taken care by the customer.

Offset Calc Tool
N/A

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A

Plans & docs

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Website
link
Phone
(541) 265-3211

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Central Lincoln PUD 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.