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PEC - Pedernales Electric Cooperative Inc.

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Rebates Offered
0
Allows Standby
1

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
1
Supply Side Taps Allowed
1
Line Taps Allowed
1
Load Taps Allowed
1
Tap Criteria
  • Taps required to be in a separate tap box/Hoffman tap box.
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
0
System Size Restriction Type
No Restrictions
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Type
Percentage
Offset Value
110
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Inverter Oversize Restrictions
0
Offset Calc Tool
PV Watts

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Meter Spot Required
1
Meter Spot Process

SUG Only

  1. Submit ESPA (Electrical Service Planning Application) and Simple SLD to the design Engineering Dept Local to the Address of the project.
  2. Walk with the PEC Designer and pay Service Fee (Portal or in-person)
  3. Approved Email will be sent
  4. Pay an additional service fee. (A permit and inspection might be required)
  5. PEC inspect their own service work
  6. 304 and 305 final inspection needed if permitted through local AHJ.
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs


SLD Reqs

Battery

  • A single generation disconnect for both backup and isolated equipment
  • The Transfer Switch needs to be between the Subpanel and the Main Panel with a placard shows the location of disconnect may have to be an auto transfer switch.
  • AC Disconnect required to be 10' from utility meter unless utility meter is remotely located on a service pole or pedestal. In this situation, AC disconnect can be remotely located when utilizing PV breaker tie-in. If using LST tie-in, fused disconnect must be within 5' of utility meter on H-frame rack
Electric Service Reqs

POI changes based on service:

  • Back-fed Breaker
  • Disconnect can be remotely located, no need to group, no rack required
Install Reqs
  • Grounding - Typ. PEC Service Meter is always Grounded add in sup. grounding was required

Scheduling a Temp Disconnect/Reconnect

  1. , need the address and meter number. They cannot promise a time of arrival but will take notes on what time we are requesting.
  2. if within city limits you will need a meter release inspection prior to reconnect.
  3. if needing to reconnect after 5pm you will need to call the PEC outage line
Placards
  • AC DISCONNECT OR PERMANENT PLACARD DIRECTORY MUST BE INSIGHT OF METER MUST BE TAGGED "ALTERNATE POWER SOURCE" POINT OF CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH ALL LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS
  • Site Plan Placard required for a remote disconnect.
Electrical Stamp Required
0
Equipment Approvals
Other
Equipment Approval Other
N/A
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Site Plan Notes

All Jobs [SMTXU will have access to equipment at all times]

Website
link
Phone
(888) 554-4732

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Address ID
118470
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with PEC - Pedernales 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.