Lynches River Electric Cooperative, Inc.

South Carolina Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

"We do allow residential solar connects here and currently offer a 1:1 Kwh bill credit for returned usage. Bear in mind that while we do currently offer that rate, we have initiated a rate study for the value of solar, and at some point, in the future (ETA unknown) the rate for all customers may change."

Rebates Offered
No
Allows Standby
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
20
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
Combination
Offset Value
100
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Utility Disconnect Switch
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Standard

SLD Reqs

SLD must show connection to meter and equipment (Standard)

Placards

Warning Label: Customer will install a permanent warning label in a conspicuous place in close proximity to the electric meter or on the meter base to notify that there is a generator installed on the load side of the meter. The warning label shall not be placed in a location that would interfere with the ability to read the electric meter. Customer shall also place a warning label on the Isolation Device. Company will provide the warning labels to Customer.  


Disconnect: The switch must be labeled “Generator Disconnect Switch”.

Electrical Stamp Required
No
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Website
link
Phone
(843) 672-6111

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Lynches River Electric Cooperative, Inc. 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.