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Inland Power & Light

Washington Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeAnnual
Supply Side Taps Allowed0
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

When a member generated more electricity than they use, the net electricity generated by the member will be credited to the account. On March 31 of each calendar year, any remaining unused kilowatt-hour credit accumulated by the member during the previous year (April 1 through March 31) will be granted to Inland, without compensation to the member

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Supply Side Taps Allowed
0
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
0
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 Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

100 kW AC max

Offset Calc Tool
PV Watts

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-Disco-PM-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Production Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Meter Spot Process

See Net Metering Construction Example

TDR Process Notification to the utility at least 2 business days prior to when the disconnect is needed.

TDR - Who to Contact Member Service

TDR - Applications/Documents Req N/A

TDR - ETA of notice required for request 48 hours

TDR - Who can schedule? Does not matter

TDR - ETA of Utility Scheduling TDR N/A

Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs

See SLD Sample

Electric Service Reqs

Depends on the system size and the process depends on that.

Install Reqs

"You install the socket we provide the production meter. This is installed at the time of our inspection. There is a $350 fee Inland bills to our members for our inspection and the cost of the production meter.


Standard 2s meter socket"

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(509) 789-4277

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
285118
Express Planset Eligible
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Inland Power & Light 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.