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City of Niles

Ohio Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed0
NEM TypeN/A
Line Taps Allowed1
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
0.0348
Solar Export Value Notes
Rate is subject to change
Net Excess Generation Notes

2025 Policy

Excess generation is defined as any kWh of electrical energy produced by the DGR which is not consumed by Owner/Operator’s electrical requirements and is delivered to the distribution system. Excess energy will be credited to the customer at the Utility’s avoided cost rate of $0.0348/kWh (rate is subject to change). Billing credits for excess energy will not be carried over more than one billing period. 

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
0
Allows Standby
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
1
Load Taps Allowed
0
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
10
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Type
Combination
Offset Value
120
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Inverter Oversize Restrictions
0
System Offset Notes

120% historical usage OR 10 kW AC (whichever is less)

Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

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

Plans & docs

Placards

AC Disconnect must be labeled: Auxiliary Generation Disconnect

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(330) 544-9000

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
16172515
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with City of Niles 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.