City of Sumas

Washington Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedNo

NEM TypeN/A

Line Taps AllowedNo

Load Taps AllowedNo

AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed: No

NEM Type: N/A

TOU Utility: No

Post Solar Billing Method: Non-export

Net Excess Generation Notes: If you use more energy than you generate in a given billing cycle, you would be a “net Consumer,” and the net consumption would appear as a charge on the current bill. If your meter ran backward more than forward in a given billing cycle, you would be a “net generator” for that billing cycle, and the NEG would appear as a credit on your next bill. An annual request, by December 20th of each year, may be made for payment of a credit balance. Refund of a credit balance will be at two-thirds of the applicable retail rate.

Rebates Offered: No

Deregulated: Yes

Allows Standby: 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: 25

System Size Restriction Type: AC kW

System Size Battery Included: No

System Size Includes Existing Systems: No

Offset Value: 0

Offset Calculation Period: 0

Industry Standard Watts Sqft: 2

System Offset Notes: The generating system must not exceed 25 kilowatts of peak AC power output.

Offset Calc Tool: Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required: No

AC Disconnect Required: Yes

AC Disconnect Labeling: Utility Disconnect Switch

Allowed Meter Adapter: None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs: Standard (utility does not offer examples)

SLD Reqs: Standard (utility does not offer examples)

Electric Service Reqs: National Electrical Code (Articles 690 and 705), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and any applicable state and local agencies

Install Reqs: Utility requires 24/7 access to the premises/equipment

Placards: Utility did not provide any placard/labeling examples.

Electrical Stamp Required: No

Equipment Approvals: California Energy Commission

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD: No

ESID Num Req SLD 3LD: No

Rate Schedule Link: link

Website: link

Phone: (360) 988-5711