Idaho Power (OR)

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed

1

NEM Type

Annual

TOU Utility

1

Post Solar Billing Method

Net Metering

Net Excess Generation Notes

Currently, customers who do not generate enough energy to cover their needs pay the same retail rates for power they use as Idaho Power’s standard service customers, while customers who generate more electricity than they need in a month receive an energy credit measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). The credit carries forward to offset the customers’ energy needs in future months.

Rebates Offered

0

Deregulated

0

Allows Standby

0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install

Yes

Interconnection Level

1

Supply Side Taps Allowed

1

Line Taps Allowed

1

Load Taps Allowed

1

Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size

0

Meter Aggregation Allowed

1

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions

25

System Size Restriction Type

AC kW

System Size Battery Included

1

System Size Includes Existing Systems

0

Offset Type

No Restrictions

Offset Value

0

Offset Calculation Period

0

Industry Standard Watts Sqft

2

System Size Justification

Load Justification

System Offset Notes

25 kW AC for Residential and Small General Service;

100 kW AC for Large Commercial, Industrial, and Irrigation.

AC-coupled battery systems count toward total system size.

Offset Calc Tool

PV Watts

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required

No

Production Meter Position

N/A

Production Meter Labeling

N/A

Meter Spot Process

TDR Process TDR Process Permits for Electrical: https://dbs.idaho.gov Idaho Division of Building Safety: (They handle some jurisdictions but not all. Best practice is to ask what jurisdiction they need the permit in and they will either assist or direct to the right entity.)

TDR - Who to prompt 3

TDR - Applications/Documents Req Installer need to pull a separate permit for service upgrades

TDR - ETA of notice required for request ASAP

TDR - Who can schedule? Does not matter

TDR - ETA of Utility Scheduling TDR N/A

Allowed Meter Adapter

None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

See Customer Generation IX Standards in file

SLD Reqs

See SLD Sample in file

Idaho Power also requires an AC disconnect switch on the customer’s side of the meter.

Line-side tap located behind meter. Connecting before the main disconnect will keep production online with main disconnect off. If tap is located in meter base, there must be adequate wiring space and load-side lugs or connectors must be listed for this purpose.

Install Reqs

The switch shall be located within 10-feet of the service meter and be accessible to Idaho Power employees at all times. If the switch cannot be located within 10-feet of the service meter or is not visible from the meter, a permanent placard at the service meter location must be provided that gives clear directions to the disconnect location. Draw-out or other types of disconnects are not acceptable.

Website

link

Phone

(800) 632-6605

Other details

Restrict Inspection

0

Address ID

280616

Express Planset Eligible

Yes