Berkeley Electric Cooperative

South Carolina Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps AllowedYes
Load Taps AllowedYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Fixed kWh
Solar Export Rate
0.06
Net Excess Generation Notes

Excess generation credited 5.56 cents per kWh, with this price update each year on/or about March 1st.

Rebates Offered
No
Allows Standby
Yes

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
Yes
Load Taps Allowed
Yes
Tap Criteria

Taps are allowed long as they are not located within utility equipment (IE in the utility meter base).

Taps will require a service shutoff and should trigger electrical review.

Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

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

Due to our wholesale power agreement, we are limiting the size solar PV connected to the annual kWh use divided by 1,800 for the AC kW size or the average monthly kWh use/150.

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs

AC Disconnect shall connect into member's breaker panel and NOT into the meter base.

AC Disconnect shall be in close proximity to the meter base. (Recommended to be withing 10')

Website
link
Phone
(800) 327-9615

Other details

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