Surry-Yadkin Electric Membership Corporation (SYEMC)

North Carolina Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeAnnual
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Annual
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
Fixed kWh
Solar Export Rate
0.52
Solar Export Value Notes
Per kWh per Month: 5.20 ¢ per kWh
Net Excess Generation Notes

Net Excess Generation will be purchased at a rate of (Per kWh per Month: 5.20 ¢ per kWh). The monthly kWhs used in the determining the consumer’s credit shall be the net of the total kWhs generated during the month minus the total kWhs used by the consumer. In the event the consumer uses more than they generated, the energy credit shall be zero

Rebates Offered
No

Interconnection & taps

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

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
0
System Size Restriction Type
No Restrictions
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs
  1. indicates the precise physical location of the proposed Generating Facility (e.g., USGS topographic map or other diagram or documentation)
  2. Proposed location of protective interface equipment on property (include address if different from the Interconnection Member’s address)
  3. describes and details the operation of the protection and control schemes. 
SLD Reqs

One-line diagram must show the configuration of all Generating Facility equipment, current and potential circuits, and protection and control schemes


Must be signed and stamped by a licensed Professional Engineer if the Generating Facility is larger than 25 kW

Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(336) 356-8241

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Surry-Yadkin Electric Membership Corporation (SYEMC) 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.