Oregon Trail Electric Coop
Net metering & export
- Net Metering Allowed
- 1
- NEM Type
- Monthly
- TOU Utility
- 0
- Post Solar Billing Method
- Net Metering
- Solar Export Type
- Avoided Cost
- Net Excess Generation Notes
OTEC shall allow Net Metering Facilities to be interconnected to OTEC facilities using a standard meter capable of registering the bidirectional flow of electricity. OTEC shall not charge the Member Generator separately for the bidirectional meter. OTEC may at its own expense install one or more additional meters to monitor the flow of electricity in each direction.
All net energy generated in excess of Member’s monthly net energy consumption and supplied to OTEC’s electrical supply system shall be valued at OTEC’s avoided cost. Excess usage does not roll month to month.
- Rebates Offered
- 0
- Deregulated
- 0
Interconnection & taps
- Approval Req To Install
- Yes
- Interconnection Level
- 3
- Supply Side Taps Allowed
- 0
- Line Taps Allowed
- 0
- Load Taps Allowed
- 0
- Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
- 0
- Meter Aggregation Allowed
- 0
System size & offset
- System Size Restrictions
- 25
- System Size Restriction Type
- DC kW
- System Size Battery Included
- 0
- System Size Includes Existing Systems
- 0
- Offset Type
- No Restrictions
- Offset Value
- 0
- Offset Calculation Period
- 0
- Industry Standard Watts Sqft
- 2
- System Offset Notes
Members generating not more than 25kW
Metering & disconnect
- Allowed Meter Adapter
- None
Plans & docs
- Site Plan Reqs
- The disconnect switch must be readily accessible to OTEC at all times and located within 10 ft. of OTEC's meter.
- If the AC disconnect is not next to the utility meter (different structure, not in the line of sight, and etc.). A site map placard is required to show the location of the AC disconnect and the relation/distance of the AC disconnect from the meter.
- SLD Reqs
- Production Meter not required.
- The disconnect switch must be a lockable, load-break switch that plainly indicates whether it is in the open or closed position.
- Install Reqs
Installation of an automatic parallel generation disconnect safety switch is required on all net metering installations.
- Placards
"Parallel Generation Onsite" metal or plastic engraved signage posted as required by the latest edition of the NEC. Permanent plaque that diagrams the location of the disconnect switch must be permanently installed adjacent to the meter.
- Equipment Approvals
- California Energy Commission
- Website
- link
- Phone
- (541) 573-2666
Other details
- Restrict Inspection
- 0
- Revision Required
- 1
- Mod Swap Requires Planset
- 1
- Address ID
- 658350
- Express Planset Eligible
- Yes