Eversource Energy (Eastern MA)

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed

1

NEM Type

Monthly

TOU Utility

0

Post Solar Billing Method

Net Metering

Net Excess Generation Notes

Excess generation at the end of each month is credited at the applicable retail electricity rate and rolled forward to future bills as a dollar credit. This credit rolls forward indefinitely to future bills but cannot be "cashed out".

Rebates Offered

1

Deregulated

1

Allows Standby

1

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install

Yes

Interconnection Level

3

Supply Side Taps Allowed

1

Line Taps Allowed

1

Load Taps Allowed

1

Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size

20

Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size Type

kW AC

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions

0

System Size Restriction Type

No Restrictions

System Size Battery Included

1

System Size Includes Existing Systems

0

Offset Type

No Restrictions

Offset Value

0

Offset Calculation Period

0

Industry Standard Watts Sqft

2

Inverter Oversize Restrictions

0

System Offset Notes

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required

Situational

Production Meter Criteria

Production Meter (SMART meter)

• Required for: Cash, Loan, Aura, Aura+
• Not required for: Lease projects
• Wire inverter on bottom side and utility on top side
• Only 1 production meter per project
• Second meter allowed only if 12 months have passed since existing system PTO

Production Meter Position

Inv-Disco-PM-POI

Production Meter Labeling

Production Meter

AC Disconnect Required

Yes

AC Disconnect Labeling

Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect

Meter Spot Process

• Any Before digging, call them at 1-888-DIG-SAFE () to get underground utilities marked. For more info, visit www.digsafe.com.

Allowed Meter Adapter

None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

• Show parcel boundaries (property/lot lines).
• Show distance from UM to Eversource Transformer in feet. See "Utility Meter to Transformer" in Files section of this page.
• Include Peak/Max Output

SLD Reqs

• Projects over 15 kW AC require an EE stamp.
• Specify make and model of equipment. Do not use “Min 60A” for a disconnect size.
• Load Side Tap does not require 2 disconnects as long as Fused Disconnect is accessible outside.
• Include Peak/Max Output

Electric Service Reqs

• Follow meter wiring and labeling guidelines. See "Wiring Sample" in Files section of this page.
• Allowable Meter Sockets: See "Approved Metering Equipment" in Files section of this page.
• Will require a meter relocation whenever the utility meter is located on the interior, or in any cabinets
• Max allowable height for the utility meter is 5'5" from grade, measured from the center of the meter.

Electrical Stamp Required

0

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD

0

ESID Num Req SLD 3LD

0

Site Plan Notes

All Jobs [AC Disconnect shall be 24/7 accessible, within 10 feet of, within visible sight of, and on same wall as the Utility Meter (Exception for pedestal meters)]

Website

link

Phone

413-787-1087

Other details

Restrict Inspection

1

Revision Required

1

Address ID

1094111

Express Planset Eligible

Yes