Brainerd Public Utilities

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed

1

NEM Type

Annual

TOU Utility

0

Post Solar Billing Method

Net Metering

Net Excess Generation Notes

Kilowatt-hours produced by the QF in excess of the monthly usage shall be supplied as an energy credit on the customer's energy bill, carried forward and applied to subsequent energy bills, with an annual true-up on December 31. Excess energy credits existing as of December 31 shall default back to the Utility with no compensation to the QF.

Rebates Offered

0

Deregulated

1

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install

Yes

Interconnection Level

3

Line Taps Allowed

0

Load Taps Allowed

0

Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size

0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions

40

System Size Restriction Type

AC kW

System Size Battery Included

0

System Size Includes Existing Systems

0

Offset Type

No Restrictions

Offset Value

0

Offset Calculation Period

0

Industry Standard Watts Sqft

2

Metering & disconnect

AC Disconnect Required

Yes

AC Disconnect Labeling

Utility Disconnect Switch

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Standard

SLD Reqs

Standard

Electric Service Reqs

IEEE 1547, UL 1741

Install Reqs

AC Disconnect Requirements

• Manually operated: Able to be operated by one person and designed so that the operator is not exposed to energized components.
• Gang-operated: One switch handle opens and closes all energized conductors simultaneously.
• Neutral conductor may not be interrupted.
• Lockable in the open (off) position with Local Utility padlocks.
• Readily accessible to utility personnel 24/7.
• Provides a visible verification that an air-gap separation exists between the blades and points of contact when open.
• Rated and listed for the application.
• AC-rated device, located on the AC output/utility side of any DER.
• No tools required to loosen or remove hardware or fasteners.
• Labeled in accordance with the requirements of the Local Utility

The Utility AC Disconnect must be located within 10 feet of the utility revenue (service) meter. 

Meter Sockets

•  All meter sockets must be bypass-type sockets, with a manually operated lever bypass
• All metering for a single service must be grouped within a 10 feet area
• The center of the meter socket must normally be mounted at a height between 4 to 6 feet above the ground, to allow safe reading of the meter
• Meters must be protected from damage

Production Meter

** Pending confirmation from utility if a PM socket is required **

•  Please note that for DER installations which require a production meter, the DER is wired to the LOAD side of the production meter.

Placards

All signage and labeling must meet the applicable NEC requirements. In order to provide a safe operating environment for Local Utility personnel, additional labeling and signage requirements must be met.

Equipment Approvals

California Energy Commission

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD

0

ESID Num Req SLD 3LD

0

Other details

Express Planset Eligible

Yes