SDG&E - San Diego Gas and Electric

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed

0

NEM Type

N/A

TOU Utility

1

Post Solar Billing Method

Export Rate

Solar Export Type

N/A

Net Excess Generation Notes

Rebates Offered

1

Allows Standby

1

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install

No

Interconnection Level

2

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

0

System Size Restriction Type

No Restrictions

System Size Battery Included

0

System Size Includes Existing Systems

0

Offset Type

Percentage

Offset Value

150

Offset Calculation Basis

Historical

Offset Calculation Period

12

Industry Standard Watts Sqft

2

Inverter Oversize Restrictions

0

System Offset Notes

Offset Calc Tool

N/A

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required

No

Production Meter Position

N/A

Production Meter Labeling

N/A

AC Disconnect Required

Situational

AC Disconnect Criteria

• PV system size is over 30 kW
• Battery projects

AC Disconnect Labeling

Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect

Meter Spot Required

1

Meter Spot Process

Meter Spot Request Form

• Fill out the service request form online
• Review can take 14-16 weeks for actual service order to be obtained. (https://serviceform.extweb.sempra.com/)
• SOP / Emails attached below for further process information.

SDG&E Planning Offices

• North East Region:
• North Coast Region:
• Eastern Region:
• Metro Region:
• Beach Cities Region:
• Orange County:
• Mountain Empire District: (email request as well or it will take 30 days just to receive)

Allowed Meter Adapter

RMA,Tesla Backup Switch

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Battery Projects

• INCLUDE NOTE THAT INDICATES THE MODE OF OPERATION FOR THE BATTERY, (backup, solar self-consumption, etc.).
• Battery must have a readily accessible disconnect (AC or DC, depending on system type)
• If batteries are installed in the garage, a heat / smoke detector is required to be installed above the batteries. This must be shown on the site plan.
• Unable to use Tesla Backup Switch on meter-gangs / multimeter services.

SLD Reqs

All Jobs

• INCLUDE NOTE THAT INDICATES THE MODE OF OPERATION FOR THE BATTERY, (backup, solar self-consumption, etc.)
• Single Line Diagram to reflect Phase, voltage, and ampacity for the Utility Service Panel. 

Tesla BUS

• Not approved on multi-meter panels.

Over 10kW

• CALL OUT the Short Circuit Interrupting Rating (SCIR)

HOT BUS, NO MB

• If no main breaker is present (e.g. hot bus), provide the rating of each circuit breaker in the MSP. "To Other Loads" is insufficient.

Placards

Battery Projects

• Battery must be shown on the placard and labeled “Battery,” not the manufacturer name. “Tesla” or “SolarEdge” will be rejected.
• For Powerwall 3, the placard must specify 'BATTERY/INVERTER' as it is a combined unit.

Existing Systems

• The placard must include both systems, as the existing (E) placard will be removed.

All Jobs

• The disconnect placard must state “PV system disconnect for utility operation.” (If applicable)

Electrical Stamp Required

0

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD

0

ESID Num Req SLD 3LD

0

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [PER CEC 705.12(D)(1) INTERCONNECTION SHALL BE MADE AT A DEDICATED CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSIBLE DISCONNECT.]

Rate Schedule Link

link

Website

link

Phone

(800) 411-7343

Other details

Restrict Inspection

0

Revision Required

0

Mod Swap Requires Planset

0

Address ID

109471

Express Planset Eligible

Yes