Sturgeon Bay Utilities

Wisconsin Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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

Net metering & export

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

• Parallel Generation (20 kW or less)

The customer shall be billed monthly on a net energy basis and shall pay the fixed charge and energy charge specified in the rate schedule under which he is served. If, in any month, the customer’s bill has a credit balance of $25 or less, the amount shall be credited to subsequent bills until a debit balance is reestablished. If the credit balance is more than $25, the utility shall reimburse the customer by check upon request. Monthly credits shall be computed by taking the net excess kilowatt-hours produced times the sum of the applicable energy charge plus monthly power cost adjustment clause (PCAC).

• Customer-Owned Generation Systems (Greater than 20 kW)

Customers shall receive monthly payments for all electricity delivered to the utility and shall be billed by the utility for metering and associated billing expenses specified in the latest rates of the wholesale supplier unless the latest rates of the wholesale supplier do not properly reflect avoided costs. In such event, the Commission, upon request, may determine appropriate rates. The utility shall have on file a copy of the latest customer-owned generation system rates for its wholesale supplier. Customers with generation systems greater than 20 kW and less than or equal to 100 kW have the right to negotiate a buy-back rate. The buy-back rate cannot be greater than the full avoided cost.

Rebates Offered
Yes
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 Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
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
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Utility Disconnect Switch
Allowed Meter Adapter
Tesla Backup Switch

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Must show the following:

  • Street address of DG facility
  • Adjoining street name
  • Electric service entrance
  • Electric meter
  • Interface equipment
  • Location of major equipment
  • Location of interconnect disconnect switch (if required)
  • System must be installed within 135 degrees of due south
  • Must be installed with a panel tilt between 5-50 degrees
  • Must have less than 15 percent obstacle shading based on analysis of an industry-accepted tool
SLD Reqs

Must show the following:

  • Generator or inverter
  • Point where DG facility is electrically connected to the customer’s electrical system
  • Point of common coupling
  • Lockable interconnection disconnect switch (outside, if required)
  • Method of grounding, including generator and transformer ground connections
  • Protection function and systems
Website
link
Phone
(920) 746-2820

Other details

Revision Required
No
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Sturgeon Bay Utilities 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.