TECO - Tampa Electric Company

Florida Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeAnnual
Supply Side Taps AllowedYes
Line Taps AllowedYes
Load Taps AllowedYes
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

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

Any excess electricity generated by the system will be delivered to Tampa Electric's grid, and in return, the customer will receive a credit based on their current retail energy rate.

Rebates Offered
No
Allows Standby
Yes

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
No
Supply Side Taps Allowed
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
Yes
Load Taps Allowed
Yes
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
0
System Size Restriction Type
No Restrictions
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

The max system size for a Tier 1 application is 11.76 kW-DC

The max system size for a Tier 2 application is 100.0 kW-AC, with $1mil policy required

The max system size for a Tier 3 application is 2.0 mW-AC, with $2mil policy required

Offset Calc Tool
N/A

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

Site Plan Reqs

Site Plan not required for interconnection submittal

SLD Reqs

Generation Disconnect Required.

ESS DISCONNECT REQUIRED AS SEPERATE OF GEN DISCO

Install Reqs

ESS DISCONNECT REQUIRED AS SEPERATE OF GEN DISCO

Placards

Utility Disconnect Switch Placard Guidelines

  1. Placard Requirements
  • Location: Front cover of the utility disconnect switch (See Detail "A" in Electrical Standards).
  • Material: Non-ferrous metal or poly-plastic, UV-resistant, epoxy glued or riveted.
  • Labeling: Engraved or stamped, 1/4" high, white text on a red background.
  • ❌ No: Peel-and-stick labels, paint, or marker.
  1. When to Add Extra Placards
  • Multiple Meters: If there is more than one Tampa Electric meter, place this on the correct meter: "On-Site Generation"
  • More than 6 Feet Apart (or blocked by a fence/structure): "ON-SITE GENERATION UTILITY DISCONNECT SWITCH LOCATED 6 FEET TO THE RIGHT/LEFT OF METER"

How to Order Placards

  • TECO Standard Placards - Warehouse keeps these in stock.
  • TECO Custom Placards - Order from (Orlando):
  • For multiple disconnects (e.g., "1 of 2", "2 of 2").
  • If the disconnect is more than 6 feet from the meter.
  • Custom 6x8 Placards (for MSP and disconnect on opposite sides of the home) - Order from (Send site plans).
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
Net Metering Department (813) 635-1500; Electric Energy Management Services (813)275-3909

Other details

Revision Required
No
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with TECO - Tampa Electric Company 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.