City of New Bern

North Carolina Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedNo
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
No
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Feed-in-Tariff
Solar Export Type
Other
Solar Export Value Notes
$0.0487 per kWh for all energy delivered
Net Excess Generation Notes

The customer’s service shall be metered with two meters - one to measure all energy provided by the City and used by the customer, and the other to measure the amount of energy generated by the customer’s renewable energy generator.

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No

Interconnection & taps

Line Taps Allowed
No
Load Taps Allowed
No
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
10
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

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-Disco-PM-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Generation Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs
  • Production meter required
  • AC disconnect must be adjacent to the production meter
  • AC disconnect must be accessible to the utility 24/7
SLD Reqs
  • Production meter required
  • Sample line diagram is located in database files or can be accessed HERE
Placards
  • The disconnect must be labeled in accordance with NEC 705.10
Website
link
Phone
(252) 636-4000
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with City of New Bern 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.