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Colorado Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeAnnual
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Annual
TOU Utility
Yes
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
N/A
Net Excess Generation Notes
  • On a monthly basis, excess kwh’s will be rolled over to the next month for future use at the member’s applicable rate. A member’s minimum bill will be the associated fixed service & facility charge for that member’s rate.
  • On an annual basis (expressed in an Apr - Mar period), a member that continues to have excess generation will be cashed out at the wholesale energy rate.
Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No
Allows Standby
No

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
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
AC kW
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
Utility Specific Adjustments
  • For New Homes Sizing Method: Please see the "USE FOR UP SQ FOOTAGE - 2018 CO Residential New Estimator Table.pdf" attached in files
System Size Justification
Load Justification
System Offset Notes


Offset Calc Tool
N/A

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-PM-Disco-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Production Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Meter Spot Required
Yes
Allowed Meter Adapter
ConnectDER

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs
  • AC Disconnect must be on building's exterior
SLD Reqs
  • If the project includes MPU, minimum Type 2 SPD must be installed.
  • Label Production Meter: RINGLESS 200A AMI PRODUCTION METER
  • 200A Production Meter requires #6 Wire Minimum on the Line and Load Side.
  • Only one Production Meter allowed per house/property.
  • Battery: Inv > AMI PRODUCTION METER > Gateway > AC Disconnect > POI
Electric Service Reqs

Surge Protection Requirements

  • NEC 2020 §230.67 requires Type 1 or Type 2 surge-protective devices (SPD) for all new or replaced electrical equipment.
  • If the project includes an MPU, a minimum Type 2 SPD must be installed.
Install Reqs


Electrical Stamp Required
No
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
303-637-1390

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with United 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.