SCE - Southern California Edison
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Report a correction Net Metering AllowedNo
NEM TypeN/A
Supply Side Taps AllowedYes
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo
AC Disconnect RequiredYes
Net metering & export
- Net Metering Allowed
- No
- NEM Type
- N/A
- TOU Utility
- Yes
- Post Solar Billing Method
- Export Rate
- Solar Export Type
- Avoided Cost
- Net Excess Generation Notes
Excess credits at the end of each month roll over from month to month within the annual true-up period. At the end of each annual true-up period, any remaining kWh credits are paid at the rate set by the CA CPUC, typically between $.02-$.04/kWh.
- Rebates Offered
- Yes
- Deregulated
- No
- Allows Standby
- Yes
Interconnection & taps
- Approval Req To Install
- No
- Supply Side Taps Allowed
- Yes
- Line Taps Allowed
- No
- Load Taps Allowed
- No
- Tap Criteria
- Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
- 0
System size & offset
- System Size Restrictions
- 0
- System Size Restriction Type
- No Restrictions
- System Size Battery Included
- No
- System Size Includes Existing Systems
- No
- Offset Type
- Percentage
- Offset Value
- 200
- Offset Calculation Basis
- Historical
- Offset Calculation Period
- 12
- Industry Standard Watts Sqft
- 2
- Restriction Percent
- 150
- System Size Justification
- Load Justification
- System Offset Notes
- Offset Calc Tool
- CSI
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
- Meter Spot Required
- Yes
- Allowed Meter Adapter
- Tesla Backup Switch
Plans & docs
- Site Plan Reqs
All Projects
- BOS cannot be within 3 ft of the gas riser.
- BOS cannot be located under a Patio.
Battery Projects
- Specify battery make, model and location
Existing Systems
- Must show all equipment make, model and location for new and existing systems.
- SLD Reqs
Existing Systems
- Include the specific panel and inverter model on the line diagram.
- Include the specific panel and inverter model in the notes section on the right-hand side of the line diagram.
- Electric Service Reqs
- MSP must be min. 10" from a door, corner or window.
- Install Reqs
- Photos of AC Disconnect Switch or equipment specifications showing visible contact separation (should be visibly open showing separation of contacts, lockable, and 24 hours accessible to SCE personnel)
- Photo of Point of Connection
- A new main breaker must be compliant with the original MSP manufacturer's listing.
- 4-AWG or larger conductors require a lock ring and an insulated bushing when entering a box, cabinet or raceway.
- Placards
Existing Systems
- New and existing systems must be indicated specifically on the placard.
- Electrical Stamp Required
- No
- Equipment Approvals
- California Energy Commission
- Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
- No
- ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
- No
- Label Page Notes
- Cover Page Notes
- Electrical Diagram Notes
- Rate Schedule Link
- link
- Website
- link
- Phone
- (866) 600-6290
Other details
- Revision Required
- No
- Mod Swap Requires Planset
- No