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Community Electric Coop

Virginia Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeAnnual
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Annual
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

For any billing period in which generation exceeds consumption, producing a billing period credit, the monthly charge shall be based only on the fixed charges of the customer’s standard tariff, and any charges that may be applicable per: (i) an excess facilities agreement and, (ii) a Commission-approved standby charge. Billing period credits will be carried forward and applied to offset future consumption charges as provided in Rule 20 VAC 5-315-50.

A net metering customer shall receive no compensation for excess generation unless the net metering customer has entered into a power purchase agreement with the Cooperative (Customer responsibility)

Rebates Offered
1

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
1

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
20
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Type
Combination
Offset Value
100
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes
  • The utility has a very strict 100% usage restriction. The restriction is based off of the customer's previous 12 months of usage history.
  • AC may not exceed 20.00 kW
Offset Calc Tool
PV Watts

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
  • Requires a lockable, load-breaking manual disconnect.
  • The disconnect must be accessible to the utility 24/7. Cannot be obstructed.
SLD Reqs
  • Requires a lockable, load-breaking manual disconnect.
Website
link
Phone
(757) 242-6181

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Address ID
1142508
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Community Electric Coop 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.