Adams Electric Cooperative (PA)

Pennsylvania Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeAnnual
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Annual
TOU Utility
Yes
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Net Excess Generation Notes

The AES/QF Owner is responsible for executing a contract with Allegheny to receive compensation for its output delivered into the Cooperative's electric system. At the end of each annual period, Allegheny shall compensate the AES/QF for kilowatt-hours generated by the AES/QF over the amount of kilowatt-hours billed by the Cooperative during the annual period at Allegheny’s avoided cost of wholesale power. The Cooperative may allow excess energy generated by an AES/QF to offset energy purchases at another location of the same member as long as the location is within two miles of the interconnection of the AES/QF. 

Rebates Offered
Yes
Deregulated
No

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
Combination
Offset Value
110
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes
  • The system cannot generate no more than 110% of the member's annual electric energy consumption as determined during the 12 months immediately preceding the year of interconnection and may not have a nameplate capacity greater than 25kW for residential accounts.
Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs
  • A lockable, manually operable, visible load-break disconnecting device is required for all AES/QF interconnections
  • The device will be installed at an accessible location and must be labeled as required by the Cooperative to inform Cooperative personnel of the presence of generation
SLD Reqs
  • A lockable, manually operable, visible load-break disconnecting device is required for all AES/QF interconnections
  • The device will be installed at an accessible location and must be labeled as required by the Cooperative to inform Cooperative personnel of the presence of generation
Install Reqs
  • Facilities shall be installed to current NFPA 70-2014 codes or latest edition or applicable electrical / building codes
  • The Member shall not operate its project on an interconnected basis until the Member has received specific written permission from an authorized Cooperative employee and in such form as attached as Schedule C to the IPPA. Before such written permission, the Member may energize its project only for the sole purpose of witness testing. There are no exceptions to these energization and operation requirements.
Electrical Stamp Required
Yes
Website
link
Phone
(800) 726-2324

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Adams Electric Cooperative (PA) 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.