Steele-Waseca Coop Elec

Minnesota 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

The Cooperative shall pay the member for the energy generated by the qualifying facility that exceeds that supplied by the Cooperative during a billing period the average retail cooperative energy rate.

Rebates Offered
Yes
Deregulated
No
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
Utility Specific Adjustments

Per Utility - "The new production meter and disconnect need to be installed within 5' of existing meter. Please send a drawing of how this will be installed. Then we will move forward with the application. The meter needs to be at 5' to center of meter. Connection to the existing meter must have UL listed connectors".

Inverter Oversize Restrictions
No
System Offset Notes

System below 40 kW AC does not have any offset requirements (unless they participate on the utility's rebate program [POWRE])

System over 40 kW AC must NOT be sized over 120% offset/historical usage

Offset Calc Tool
Utility Tool

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

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
Yes
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(507) 451-7340

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Steele-Waseca Coop Elec 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.