Chester Municipal Electric (Town of Chester)

Massachusetts Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
N/A
Net Excess Generation Notes

If, during a billing period, the Customer’s Facility feeds back on to CMELD system more electricity than is supplied by CMELD, the Customer shall be credited for the excess electricity in kWh generated and fed into CMELD’s system. Credits will be made on a quarterly basis and will appear on the Customer’s invoice as a payment. The rate credited to the Customer for excess energy fed into CMELD’s distribution system shall be CMELD’s avoided cost for that period. CMELD will provide the Customer with a spreadsheet showing the credit calculations.

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No
Allows Standby
No

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
No
Load Taps Allowed
No
Meter Aggregation Allowed
No

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
15
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
Yes
System Size Includes Existing Systems
Yes
Inverter Oversize Restrictions
No
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
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect

Plans & docs

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(413) 354-7811

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Chester Municipal Electric (Town of Chester) 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.