Avista Utilities (WA)

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed

1

NEM Type

Monthly

Post Solar Billing Method

Net Metering

Net Excess Generation Notes

Any net excess generation (NEG) during a monthly billing period is credited to the customer's next bill at the utility's retail rate. At the beginning of each calendar year, any remaining NEG is granted to the utility with no compensation for the customer.

Rebates Offered

0

Deregulated

0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install

Yes

Interconnection Level

3

Line Taps Allowed

1

Load Taps Allowed

1

Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size

0

Meter Aggregation Allowed

1

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions

100

System Size Restriction Type

AC kW

System Size Battery Included

0

System Size Includes Existing Systems

0

Offset Type

No Restrictions

Offset Value

0

Offset Calculation Period

0

Industry Standard Watts Sqft

2

System Offset Notes

Net metering limit is 100 kW.

The intent of Net Metering is to offset usage, any bank (overage of generation kwh) is reset annually on 3/31. There is no compensation for any generation lost during the reset.

Offset Calc Tool

Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required

No

AC Disconnect Required

Yes

AC Disconnect Labeling

Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect

Meter Spot Process

TDR Process Work is performed Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm. We require a minimum of 2 business days notification, but not more than 2 weeks. Customer Service can schedule an appointment window for you. We only drop service if someone is on-site and available for work. Reconnects are also done during normal business hours. If work is being done on the electrical panel, the Serviceman will need to see proof of electrical permits before he drops the service. There is no cost for a service drop/reconnect. Customer Service can be reached at .

TDR - Who to Contact - Customer Service

TDR - Applications/Documents Req - N/A

TDR - ETA of notice required for request - 2 business days

TDR - Who can schedule? - Does not matter

TDR - ETA of Utility Scheduling TDR - N/A

Allowed Meter Adapter

None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

• If possible, please install the the AC disco next to the utility meter (within 10 feet).
• If not possible, please ensure that the placard map is installed in the utility meter to show the location of the AC disconnect. (Please include the proposed Placard Map in the PV Plans)

SLD Reqs

PM can be installed at customer request, but is not required.

Placards

Equipment Approvals

California Energy Commission

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD

0

ESID Num Req SLD 3LD

0

Website

link

Other details

Restrict Inspection

0

Revision Required

1

Mod Swap Requires Planset

1

Address ID

283353

Express Planset Eligible

Yes