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Harrisonburg Electric

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Monthly
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes
  • HEC continues to credit excess energy from solar installations at the same rate as the customer purchases from HEC as long as the customer is generating less than 100% of their annual usage.
  • Customers that wish to generate over 100% of their annual usage, up to 200%, may also enter into a net metering agreement, however, the excess energy generated over 100% will be credited at HEC’s avoided cost of wholesale power.
Rebates Offered
1
Deregulated
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
No
Interconnection Level
3
Supply Side Taps Allowed
1
Line Taps Allowed
1
Load Taps Allowed
1
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
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 Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

On residential systems if you size over 100% then the customer will need to go on our other agreement where any generation over 100% would be credited to the account at an avoided cost rate instead of the retail rate.

Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs

At the least the number of panels and inverters with their respective sizes. We also need to know if you are tying into a breaker in the panel or making a supply side tap.

Install Reqs

HEC requires a manual, lockable, load break utility-interface disconnect switch between the output of the photovoltaic inverter and the Customer’s wiring connected to HEC’s electric distribution system.

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Website
link
Phone
(540) 217-2234

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
0
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
717985
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Harrisonburg Electric 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.