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Steele-Waseca Coop Elec

Minnesota Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
0
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
1
Deregulated
0
Allows Standby
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
0
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
1

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 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
0
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
1
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(507) 451-7340

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
10141223
Express Planset Eligible
No
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.