Lumbee River EMC

North Carolina Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
No
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Rate Approx
0.03
Solar Export Value Notes
As of 11/2022
Net Excess Generation Notes

Lumbee River EMC agrees to credit the generator member-owner's account for all power generated and delivered through the Cooperative's system metering point at avoided cost.

Rebates Offered
No

Interconnection & taps

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

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
25
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
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs


SLD Reqs

Meter Orientation = Over/Under


  • PV production meter required between the AC disconnect switch and the existing utility meter.
  • Top of PV meter wired toward inverter, Bottom toward utility.
  • Wires from the bottom of the Production meter must connect to the source side (Top side) of the Utility meter with a Lugged Connection. See Projects 368482, 350568, 371600 for example. The only method of interconnection allowed is Line Side Tap inside Meter Can.

Existing System

  • Only one PV meter required
Install Reqs
  • Interconnection Customer shall install a manual load-break disconnect switch with a clear visible indication of switch position between Cooperative's electric system and Interconnection Customer's Generator
Placards
  • Interconnection Customer will install a permanent warning label in a conspicuous place in close proximity to the electric meter or on the meter base to notify them personnel that there is a generator installed on the load side of the meter. The warning label shall not be placed in a location that would interfere with the ability of Cooperative personnel to read the electric meter. Interconnection Customer shall also place a warning label on the Isolation Device. The warning labels must be in place before the Generator can be interconnected with Cooperative's System.
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Electrical Diagram Notes


Website
link
Phone
(910) 843-4131

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Lumbee River EMC 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.