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City of Port Angeles

Washington 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

If excess electricity generated by the net metering system during a billing period exceeds the electricity supplied by the electric utility during the same billing period, the customer-generator: Shall be billed for the appropriate customer charges for that billing period, in accordance with RCW 80.60.020; and Shall be credited for the excess kilowatt-hours generated during the billing period, with the credit for kilowatt-hours appearing on the bill for the following billing period.

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
0
Allows Standby
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
0
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

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

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Utility Disconnect Switch

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Standard

SLD Reqs

Standard

Electric Service Reqs

All equipment must be installed to perform under the IEEE 1547 anti-islanding grid profile.

Install Reqs

Follow the Washington State Building Code (most recent edition) and the NEC (most recent edition). All installations require permitting and inspection through the City.


Must have a dedicated lockable disconnect device between the sources of alternating-current or other power conditioning units and the city's distribution system. The disconnect must be accessible to the city at all times and only the citys lock may be used on it.

Placards

Customers over current device at the service panel shall be marked to indicate power source and connection to the city's distribution system

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [All equipment must be installed to perform under the IEEE 1547 anti-islanding grid profile.]

Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(360) 457-0411

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
8572451
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with City of Port Angeles 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.