Rutherford EMC
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Report a correctionNet metering & export
- Net Metering Allowed
- No
- NEM Type
- Monthly
- Post Solar Billing Method
- Export Rate
- Solar Export Type
- Avoided Cost
- Solar Export Rate Approx
- 0.0474
- Net Excess Generation Notes
System limit is the smaller of 20kW or max demand.
Single meter with two registers, one from utility to home other from home to utility.
Excess energy is paid at avoided cost.
- Rebates Offered
- No
- Deregulated
- 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
- 20
- System Size Restriction Type
- AC kW
- System Size Battery Included
- No
- System Size Includes Existing Systems
- No
- Offset Type
- Combination
- Offset Value
- 100
- Offset Calculation Basis
- Historical
- Offset Calculation Period
- 12
- Industry Standard Watts Sqft
- 2
- System Offset Notes
Maximum system size is 20 kW or maximum demand of the residence, whichever is less.
Metering & disconnect
- Production Meter Required
- No
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- AC Disconnect Labeling
- Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
- Allowed Meter Adapter
- None
Plans & docs
- SLD Reqs
BOS must be within 10' of UM
Member shall install a manual load-break disconnect switch with a clear visible indication of switch position between Cooperative’s electric system and Member’s Generator.
Rutherford EMC requires a lockable disconnect between all sources (batteries included) and the panel.
Per Branch Manager: They want an all-encompassing generation disconnect & it must be #1 wire to and from the generation disconnect.
- Install Reqs
- Placards
Member shall install a manual load-break disconnect switch with a clear visible indication of switch position between Cooperative’s electric system and Member’s Generator.
Member shall also place a warning label on the Isolation Device. Cooperative will provide the warning labels to Member. The warning labels must be in place before the Generator can be interconnected with Cooperative’s system.
- Equipment Approvals
- California Energy Commission
- Website
- link
- Phone
- (828) 245-1621
Other details
- Revision Required
- Yes
- Mod Swap Requires Planset
- Yes