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High West Energy (CO)

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Annual
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

If the electricity supplied by the member-generator exceeds that supplied by the Cooperative, the member will be billed for the appropriate monthly charges and shall be credited for such net energy with the kilowatt-hour credit appearing on the bill for the following month.

At the beginning of each calendar year, any remaining unused kilowatt-hour credit accumulated during the previous year shall be sold to the Cooperative at no less than the average avoided energy cost for the applicable calendar year.

Rebates Offered
0

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
0

System size & offset

System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

Up to 100% offset or 25 kW AC whichever is less

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
None

Plans & docs

Placards

When a renewable generation system is located on the member’s property making it impractical to place the AC disconnect within ten feet of the HWE service meter, then several steps must be taken. The Applicant / Interconnection Customer must contact them’s Energy Solutions to notify of the request to locate renewable energy AC disconnect more than ten feet away from the meter location. The Applicant / Interconnection Customer must place two placards - one on the AC disconnect stating “Generator AC Disconnect” or similar language and another placard on the cover of the main service breaker cabinet located below the service meter stating the location of the “Generator AC Disconnect.” The placards shall be composed of weather-resistant durable plastic, stamped brass, aluminum, or stainless-steel. A site-plan placard is required

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(307) 316-6915

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
0
Mod Swap Requires Planset
0
Address ID
1578355
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with High West Energy (CO) 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.