AMP - Alameda Municipal Power

California Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedNo
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
No
TOU Utility
Yes
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Net Excess Generation Notes

The monthly kWh received shall be credited on the ERG customer’s monthly bill as an Eligible Renewable Generation Credit (ERG Credit). If there is a total net bill credit in any month, that credit will be carried to the next month’s bill.

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
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
25
System Size Restriction Type
DC kW
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

Up to 25 kW (for Residential)

Offset Calc Tool
CSI

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
Allowed Meter Adapter
Tesla Backup Switch

Plans & docs

Install Reqs

Alameda Installation requirements diagrams attached

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
510-748-3900

Other details

Revision Required
No
Mod Swap Requires Planset
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with AMP - Alameda Municipal Power 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.