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Minnesota Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Annual
TOU Utility
No
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 member’s energy bill, carried forward

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 Cooperative with no compensation to the QF.

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
Yes
Allows Standby
No

Interconnection & taps

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

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
40
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Inverter Oversize Restrictions
No
System Offset Notes

System 40 kW AC or below does not have any offset restriction/requirement.

System over 40 kW AC must be designed to not go over the 120% of their historical usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-Disco-PM-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Production Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Utility Disconnect Switch

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Site Diagram shall include the following:

  • Shall be to scale
  • Location of DER
  • Location of meter(s)
  • Location of Utility AC disconnect
  • Location of PCC/RPA/PoC
  • Location of underground/overhead electrical wires - If underground, shall include any easements/right of ways
SLD Reqs

The one-line diagram shall include, but not limited to, the following information:

  • Applicant Name
  • Application ID
  • Installer name and contact information
  • Address where DER system will be installed
  • Correct electrical position of all equipment, including but not limited to: Panels, Inverter, DC and AC disconnects.
  • Distance between equipment
  • Labeling found on equipment
  • Total Aggregated AC nameplate rating of DER
  • DER protection elements


The one-line diagram shall be signed and stamped by a Minnesota Professional Engineer if the DER is larger than 20 kW and uncertified or larger than 250 kW and certified

Electric Service Reqs

IEEE 1547, UL 1741, All current NEC standards

Install Reqs

AC Disconnect Required

Placards

All signage and labeling shall meet applicable NEC requirements including but not limited to articles: NEC 110.21 (B), 690.13 and 750.10

Electrical Stamp Required
No
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(218) 834-2226

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Cooperative Light & Power 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.