Lane Electric Cooperative

Oregon 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
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

If the energy supplied to the Cooperative in a given billing cycle is greater than the energy purchased from the Cooperative, the member shall be billed for the Page 4 of 12 appropriate basic charges and shall be credited for the excess kilowatt-hours generated during the billing period in subsequent, serial billing periods.


For the billing cycle ending in March of each year, any remaining unused kilowatt-hour credit accumulated during the previous year shall be valued based upon the cost of wholesale electric power purchased by the Cooperative. The valuation shall include energy charges, capacity charges, and any other applicable charges. The Cooperative may average the energy charges, capacity charges, and any other applicable charge into one rate per kWh and is separately stated in Lane Electric’s Rate Schedule GS-1. The value of any excess energy generated shall be credited to the member’s account or to the Cooperative’s low-income energy assistance program, as determined by the member.

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

System size & offset

System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Inverter Oversize Restrictions
No
System Offset Notes

There are no designated size requirements but the net metering policy is set up to limit returns on systems that are sized larger than the annual consumption of the facility. Also, upon initial review of the project, if it is found to be too large for the supporting infrastructure (i.e. megawatt array tied to a 200 Amp service) the application will not be approved without further consultation with Lane Electric.

Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

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

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs

Just a simple one-line diagram containing major system components, wiring to the meter, grounding and any special notes.


For solar electric facilities larger than 10 kW in nameplate capacity, the Facility shall have a manual disconnect switch that is clearly visible from the meter and is accessible by the Applicant and the Cooperative at all times. The switch shall provide a visible open between the Facility and the Cooperative’s source. The manual disconnect switch shall be lockable in only the open position

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Website
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Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Lane Electric Cooperative 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.