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GVEC - Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Texas Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Supply Side Taps Allowed1
Line Taps Allowed1
Load Taps Allowed1
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Rebates Offered
0
Allows Standby
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Supply Side Taps Allowed
1
Line Taps Allowed
1
Load Taps Allowed
1
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
50
System Size Restriction Type
DC kW
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Type
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes


Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-Disco-PM-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Production Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Meter Spot Required
1
Meter Spot Process

MPU

  • GVEC performs the MPU; service fees required
  • Submit Line Diagram (ELD) via email request
  • Review timeline: 3 - 5 business days
  • Pay required service fees at local GVEC branch
  • Service shutdown scheduled through GVEC Distribution
  • On-site meeting with GVEC required at time of work

Meter Release Inspection (City Limits Only)

  • Required if project is within city limits
  • Utility requires meter release inspection prior to service
  • If GVEC has not received meter release from the city, submit Final Inspection Certificate (FIC)
  • Email FIC to:
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs
  • AC Disconnect and PV Meter need to be a group if not, need to be installed on the rack 5 ft away from the pole.

Ground Mount

  • Requires Engineer's Stamp
SLD Reqs
  • 200A Ringless Meter Can
  • 200A Milbank Meter will require #6 AWG min
  • All pv systems (Existing and New) are required to be behind a single PV Meter
  • Additional Ground Rod required to signify on SLD can be crimped on to the Existing Ground Rod or run a dedicated line to MSA
  • Black is primary Red is Secondary
  • Show in a box at the top left that the plans meet current NEC requirements
Install Reqs


Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
1
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Site Plan Notes


Website
www.gvec.org
Phone
(830) 857-1200

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Address ID
121066
Express Planset Eligible
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with GVEC - Guadalupe Valley 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.