Big Bend Electric Cooperative

Washington Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeAnnual
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Annual
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

If the electricity generated by the Customer exceeds consumption and is distributed back to the PUD during the billing period, then the Customer shall be

credited for the net excess kilowatt-hours generated during the billing period, with this kilowatt-hour credit appearing on Customer’s bill for the following billing period. Every year in March any remaining credits will be exhausted with no compensation to the member.

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No

Interconnection & taps

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

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

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A

Plans & docs

Website
link
Phone
(509) 659-1700
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Big Bend 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.