City of Flatonia

Texas Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes
In a billing month, if the energy delivered by the customers approved system to the utility company exceeds the amount of energy delivered by the utiity to the customer, the city shall credit the customers account for the energy generated. Excess generation credited at 75% of the Fuel Adjustment Rate.
Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
No
Load Taps Allowed
No
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Inverter Oversize Restrictions
No
System Offset Notes
Residential up to 10kW

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs
a. Drawings must be dimensioned, with a scale of 1” = 20’ and of sufficient clarity b. Documents must be 24” x 36” c. Show street address and legal description of the lot d. Show the property lines, setback lines and lot dimensions e. Indicate “North” f. Show where you plan to take the water, sewer and electrical lines from in the building g. Show footprint of the building and distance from building to property lines h. Indicate location of existing utilities i. Indicate the height of the building connect with existing city utilities j. Indicate what the building or addition will be used for k. Include title block l. Show contour lines m. Indicate grade levels -planned elevations after grading, including drainage n. Show and label proposed structure and all existing buildings o. Indicate any structures to be moved/demolished p. Include sidewalks and driveways q. Show all easements
Install Reqs
No requirements other than the AC Disconnect. They don't install a meter.
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Website
link
Phone
(361) 865-9213
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with City of Flatonia 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.