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HCEC - Houston County Electric Cooperative Inc

Texas Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed0
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Value Notes
Changes monthly
Net Excess Generation Notes

The electricity generated by the customer goes to the customer's house first and the excess (grid exported) is what the utility will purchase at the avoided cost.

Rebates Offered
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
0
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
25
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

System can be sized up to 25 kW. If the system will trigger a utility transformer upgrade, then a downsize will be requested.

Metering & disconnect

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

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs

The diagram shall include at a minimum, all major electrical equipment that is pertinent to understanding the normal and contingency operations of the Customer Generation Interconnection Facilities, including generators, switches, circuit breakers, fuses, protective relays and instrument transformers.

Install Reqs

HCEC also installs the bidirectional meter for the members after they receive all of the documentation needed and the solar installation is complete

Website
link
Phone
(936) 544-5641

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Address ID
121075
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with HCEC - Houston County 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.