Powell Valley Electric Cooperative (VA)

Virginia Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeAnnual
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedYes
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Annual
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Net Excess Generation Notes

PVEC is contracted through TVA. They have a sell excess program which allows any excess generation to be credited at the companys avoided cost.

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
Yes

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
No
Load Taps Allowed
Yes
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
No

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
0
System Size Restriction Type
No Restrictions
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Standard

SLD Reqs

Standard

Electric Service Reqs

AC Disconnect Required

  • Disconnect must be mounted separate but adjacent to the utility meter socket.
Install Reqs

All equipment must follow the following codes: EEE 519, UL1741, IEEE 1547, and any other applicable codes and standards of ANSI, IEEE and UL.

Placards

AC Disconnect:

  • Must be labeled Generation AC Disconnect."
  • Must be a permanent, weatherproof single-line diagram of the facility must be located adjacent to the disconnect switch.
Electrical Stamp Required
No
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Powell Valley Electric Cooperative (VA) 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.