Valley Rural Electric Cooperative

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
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

The Cooperative shall credit an AES each month for the avoided cost of wholesale power of all kilowatt-hours transferred onto the Cooperative’s system. Avoided cost $0.0958kWh

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
Yes

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
25
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
Percentage
Offset Value
110
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes


Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-PM-Disco-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Production Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Standard

SLD Reqs

Production meter required. Example meter diagram uploaded to files section

Electric Service Reqs
  • Production meter required
  • AC Disconnect required
Install Reqs
  • System must be installed to meet the C2-2002 NES Code or other applicable code requirements for clearances.
  • System must meet all IEEE 1547-2003, IEEE 929-2000 and UL 1741-2001
Placards
  • If the PM is not located at the disconnect, place the following placard "CAUTION - SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM CONNECTED" (Example located in the meter diagram uploaded to the files section)
Electrical Stamp Required
Yes
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Website
link
Phone
(814) 643-2650
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Valley Rural Electric Cooperative 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.