PEPCO (MD)

Maryland Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
Supply Side Taps AllowedYes
Line Taps AllowedYes
Load Taps AllowedYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Rebates Offered
Yes
Allows Standby
Yes

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Supply Side Taps Allowed
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
Yes
Load Taps Allowed
Yes
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
Yes

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
200
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

Add up the total energy consumption (in kWh) as shown on your last 12 Pepco bills. Divide that sum by 1,200. Multiply that number by 2. The result is the maximum inverter nameplate rating you can install. We use the formula (12-month kWh usage / 1,200) x 2 = maximum kW inverter rating, to comply with state rules, meet all or part of your electrical needs, and follow our regulatory requirements.

The system capacity can be up to 200% of your 12-month historical energy consumption.

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs

Inverter must have the label “Smart Inverter or “Smart Inverter Compliant” stamped/written on it. (Effective 10/7/2024 per PEPCO’s new protocol)

Install Reqs

Any non NEM customer going solar, will be required to have their meter exchanged to an Net Energy Meter.

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [AC disconnect is visible, lockable, taggable, and 24/7 utility accessible]

Website
link
Phone
(866) 634-6977

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with PEPCO (MD) 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.