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City of Banning Utility Department

California Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
0
Allows Standby
1

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
0
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
1

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
0
System Size Restriction Type
No Restrictions
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Type
Percentage
Offset Value
100
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Utility Specific Adjustments
  • See the system sizing in the File Attachment "Sizing System correct - City of Banning"
Offset Calc Tool
CSI

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-Disco-PM-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Uni-Directional Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Meter Spot Required
1
Meter Spot Process
  1. Fill out the 'MPU Questionnaire
  2. Attach Spec sheet with application
  3. Email to: , , ,
  4. Downsizing (de-rating) the main breaker MUST be scheduled with the Electric Utility to de-energize the main service panel.
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs
  • AC Disconnect and Production Meter Socket MUST be installed within 10’ AND Line of Sight of the Main Service Panel.
  • Production Meter Socket MUST be installed within 48” to 75” to the center of the glass above grade level and must be wired per Electric Utility Standard Drawing SD 600-80.

Add to the “City Notes” section:

  1. "Authority Having Jurisdiction”
  2. Fire Authority Having Jurisdiction”
  1. Add Conduit Run and Label
  2. Add PV Production Meter and Label
  1. Add PV Production Meter and Label
  1. Must meet requirements listed in National Electric Code (NEC) & the California Electric Code (CEC Articles 690 & 705 (B10.2g.i)
  1. Add the following warning placard to the AC Disconnect placard a. “ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT TOUCH TERMINALS. TERMINALS ON BOTH LINE AND LOAD SIDES MAY BE ENERGIZED IN THE OPEN POSITION.”
  2. Please add the following labels to the Directory Placard: (a) Orientation (b) PV Production Meter
  3. REPLACE NOTE 4. WITH " SIGNS SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THE SERVICE EQUIPMENT BY EPOXY. "
  4. Please add the following labels to the Directory Placard a. Orientation "All placarding must comply with SD 600-83,84, 85, 86 with all information and language, including verbiage, placard size, font size, placard locations, quantity, manufacturer, model numbers, actual equipment locations, conduit runs, etc."

See files below for an example of an approved plan set from the utility

SLD Reqs
  • State PV production meter socket listed rating “Minimum NEMA 3R & UL414 listed"
Electric Service Reqs


Install Reqs


Placards

General

  • Show conduit run.
  • Placards must list inverter + module make & model.
  • Match labels exactly as shown in plaque page/files.
  • Add Production Meter + PV Breaker to labels sheet.
  • Size: min 2"x5", max 3"x6" (except directory placard).
  • Material: metal or plastic, red background with white lettering.
  • Font: Arial, size 12-28.
  • Durable, permanent (epoxy/equivalent only - no screws/rivets).
  • Must not cover manufacturer labels.
  • Each AC & DC disconnect requires its own placard per NEC/CEC codes.

Directory Placard

  • Show PV module quantity.
  • Show site orientation.
  • Add PV module manufacturer.

AC Disconnect

  • Change “AC Normal Operating Voltage” → “Nominal Operating AC Voltage.”
  • Add the following warning placard to the AC Disconnect placard a. “ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT TOUCH TERMINALS. TERMINALS ON BOTH LINE AND LOAD SIDES MAY BE ENERGIZED IN THE OPEN POSITION.”

DC Disconnect

  • Add “Rated max power-point current” + value.
  • Add “Rated max power-point voltage” + value.

Main Service Panel

  • Add warning label inside per SD 600-84.

Other

  • Add PV Breaker label
Electrical Stamp Required
0
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(951) 922-3185

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
108055
Express Planset Eligible
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with City of Banning Utility Department 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.