City of Richland

Washington Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Annual
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

Customers will receive their existing utility bill and a separate net metering bill showing the net metering credit monthly. RCW 80.60.30 (5) requires the City zero customers’ net metering accounts on March 31 each year any remaining unused credits for kWh accumulated during the previous year without compensating the customer.

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No
Allows Standby
No

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
No
Line Taps Allowed
No
Load Taps Allowed
No
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
Percentage
Offset Value
100
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-Disco-PM-POI
AC Disconnect Required
Yes

Plans & docs

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(509) 942-7403

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with City of Richland 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.