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FPL - Florida Power & Light

Florida Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeAnnual
Supply Side Taps Allowed1
Line Taps Allowed1
Load Taps Allowed1
MPU Rules<p><br></p>
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Annual
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
N/A
Net Excess Generation Notes
  • Customer net excess generation (NEG) is carried forward as a kilowatt-hour credit to customers’ next bill for up to 12 months.
  • At the end of the 12 month billing period, the utility pays the customer for any remaining NEG at the utility’s avoided-cost rate, typically $.02-$.04/kWh.
Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
0
Allows Standby
1

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
1
Supply Side Taps Allowed
1
Line Taps Allowed
1
Load Taps Allowed
1
Tap Criteria
  • No tap in meter can


MPU Rules


Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
0

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
115
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Utility Specific Adjustments
  • If the system size exceeds 115% of the customer’s last 12 months of usage, a Load Justification Form is required; EV chargers require proof and cannot use a Load Justification Form
  • For new construction, a load calculation must be included in the permit package
  • If there is no historical usage, use previous occupant usage data or PV Watts
System Size Justification
Load Justification
System Offset Notes


Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs


SLD Reqs

Include three line diagram and single line diagram in planset.

Electric Service Reqs


Placards


Electrical Stamp Required
0
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Site Plan Notes

All Jobs [PV DISCONNECTING MEANS WILL BE INSTALLED ADJECENT TO FPL METER AND HAVE 24/7 ACCESS TO FPL PERSONNEL]

Label Page Notes


Cover Page Notes


Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [PV DISCONNECTING MEANS WILL BE INSTALLED ADJECENT TO FPL METER AND HAVE 24/7 ACCESS TO FPL PERSONNEL]

Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(888) 988-8249

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
0
Address ID
112481
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with FPL - Florida Power & Light 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.