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Northern Lights, Inc (MT)

Montana Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed0
NEM TypeN/A
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
0
NEM Type
N/A
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Rate Approx
0.0449
Solar Export Value Notes
Avoided cost changes annually current rate is effective until Dec 28, 2025
Net Excess Generation Notes

The kilowatt-hours supplied by the Cooperative to the member and the kilowatt-hours supplied by the Member-generator to the Cooperative will be recorded each billing cycle. The excess energy (kWh-out) shall be multiplied by NLI’s avoided cost with the amount credited on the member’s next bill.

Rebates Offered
0
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
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
25
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
1
Offset Type
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Inverter Oversize Restrictions
0
Offset Calc Tool
N/A

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None,None

Plans & docs

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(800) 326-9594

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
13650826
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Northern Lights, Inc (MT) 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.