Horry Electric Cooperative, Inc

South Carolina Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedNo

Line Taps AllowedNo

Load Taps AllowedNo

Net metering & export

Solar Export Value Notes: Can change without prior notice - Annually or bi-annually

Net Excess Generation Notes: Excess generation is defined as the kWh that was exported to the utility that wasn't used during the day (when electricity was generated),the coop will purchase the excess kWh at a fixed rate which will then show as credit in the customer's utility bill. It is extremely rare for the customer to have a negative energy charge, but if they do have then the credit (in $) will rollover to the next month's bill.

System Offset Notes: No sizing limitation (up to 2 MW) but if the project triggers a Transformer Upgrade, then it will be the customer's responsibility to install the transformer. It will be an on-site transformer isolated from the rest of the members.

SLD Reqs

A manual load-break disconnect switch or safety switch with a clear visible indication of switch position between the CES (Cooperative’s Electric System)and the Distributed Resource.
The switch must have pad lock provisions for locking in the open position. The switch must be visible to, and accessible to Cooperative personnel.
The switch must be in close proximity, and visible from, the Member’s point of common coupling with the CES.
The switch must be labeled “Generator Disconnect Switch”.
The switch may isolate the Distributed Resource system and its associated load from the CES or disconnect only the Distributed Resource from the CES.