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CVEC - Central Virginia Electric Cooperative

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

Net metering & export

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

When a net metering member's renewable generator is producing more power than is being consumed, the electric meter runs backward, which in turn generates credits. Conversely, the meter runs forward as normal when a net metering customer uses more power than is being produced. Net metering members are charged only for the ""net"" power consumed from CVEC over a designated period.

Cooperative, upon written request of the net metering customer, shall enter into an agreement to purchase excess generation for the requested net metering periods at a price equal to the simple average of the Cooperative’s hourly avoidable cost of energy.

Net metering customers own the RECs associated with their renewable fuel generators. A net metering customer wishing to sell its RECs to the Cooperative may do so by exercising a one-time only option, at the time it executes the power purchase agreement with the Cooperative, to include a provision requiring the purchase by the supplier of all generated RECs over the duration of the power purchase agreement.

Rebates Offered
1
Deregulated
0
Allows Standby
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
0

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
120
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes


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
Utility AC Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs
  • AC disconnect is preferred to be within sight line of the utility meter
SLD Reqs


Install Reqs
  • Keep the AC Disconnect in the OFF position until the utility inspection is complete. Systems cannot be energized before approval. Make sure all techs understand and follow this requirement. Violations are being logged by both our team and VA co-ops.
  • Install a lockable, utility-accessible, load-breaking manual disconnect switch with visible open contacts at the point of interconnection
Placards
  • Warning labels on the meter box (PV or Dual Source etc)
Electrical Stamp Required
0
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Website
link
Phone
(434) 294-0389

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Address ID
634013
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with CVEC - Central Virginia Electric Cooperative 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.