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HPS - Homestead Public Services Energy

Florida 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
Solar Export Type
Fixed kWh
Net Excess Generation Notes

When the customer's solar panels produce more electricity than they need, that energy is sent to the grid in exchange for credits. Then, at night or other times when the solar panels are underproducing, the customer pulls energy from the grid and uses these credits to offset the costs of that energy.

Rebates Offered
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
No
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
0
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
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
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Offset Calc Tool
N/A

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Site plan not **required** - HES does appreciate the whole plan set in the Interconnection submittal.

SLD Reqs

** One-line diagram will need to show that a rapid disconnect is present.**


**AC Disconnect: **


* The Customer must install, at Customer’s expense, a manual disconnect switch of the visible load break type to provide a separation point between the AC power output of the customer-owned renewable generation system and any Customer wiring connected to HES’ electric system

* The manual disconnect switch shall be mounted separately from the meter socket on an exterior surface adjacent to the meter.

* The switch shall be readily accessible to HES and capable of being locked in the open position with a HES padlock. When locked and tagged in the open position by HES, this switch will be under the control of HES.

Electric Service Reqs

** System Sizing: **

The RGS GPR must not exceed 90% of the HES’ distribution service rating at the Customer’s Premises

Install Reqs

**Per HES** _"Any installation requirements are dependent on the permitting department of Miami Dade County or The City of Homestead Building and Zoning permitting department."_

Placards

**_Per HES "All panels should be labeled as per the permitting department requirements."_**

Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
Engineering (305) 224-4700

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
0
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
108127
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with HPS - Homestead Public Services Energy 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.