GVEC - Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Texas Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Supply Side Taps AllowedYes
Line Taps AllowedYes
Load Taps AllowedYes
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Rebates Offered
No
Allows Standby
No

Interconnection & taps

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

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
50
System Size Restriction Type
DC kW
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
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
Yes
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
Yes
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Site Plan Notes


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