WG+E - Westfield Gas + Electric

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
Net Excess Generation Notes

For any billing period for which WGE calculates excess generation for a customer, WGE shall apply the credit to the customer's account. The generation credit rate is based on WGE's actual avoided cost. Which is determined each January.

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
Yes

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
No
Load Taps Allowed
No
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
No

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
Percentage
Offset Value
100
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

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

Standard

SLD Reqs

Standard

  • Location of utility disconnect must be noted
Placards

Disconnect needs to be labeled

Electrical Stamp Required
Yes
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
Yes
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(413) 572-0100

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with WG+E - Westfield Gas + Electric 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.