Pacific Power (OR)
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Report a correction Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeAnnual
Supply Side Taps AllowedYes
Line Taps AllowedYes
Load Taps AllowedYes
AC Disconnect RequiredYes
Net metering & export
- Net Metering Allowed
- Yes
- NEM Type
- Annual
- TOU Utility
- Yes
- Post Solar Billing Method
- Net Metering
- Net Excess Generation Notes
- For net metering systems, the kilowatt-hours (kWh) that you over produce, if any, will be on your bill statement. If you have excess over production, it will apply to future billings within the annual period.
- Net Metering is only available for projects under 25kW.
- Rebates Offered
- No
- Deregulated
- No
- Allows Standby
- No
Interconnection & taps
- Approval Req To Install
- Yes
- Supply Side Taps Allowed
- Yes
- Line Taps Allowed
- Yes
- Load Taps Allowed
- Yes
- Tap Criteria
- Line side taps allowed, but not in meter can
- Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
- 0
- Meter Aggregation Allowed
- Yes
System size & offset
- System Size Restrictions
- 25
- System Size Restriction Type
- DC kW
- System Size Battery Included
- No
- System Size Includes Existing Systems
- Yes
- Offset Type
- No Restrictions
- Offset Value
- 0
- Offset Calculation Period
- 0
- Industry Standard Watts Sqft
- 2
- Utility Specific Adjustments
TSRF measures sunlight a site receives over a year.
- To qualify for solar incentives: on-site TSRF ≥75% (Solmetric or similar).
- To qualify for solar incentives: remote TSRF ≥80% (Aurora or similar).
- System Offset Notes
- Offset Calc Tool
- PV Watts
Metering & disconnect
- Production Meter Required
- No
- Production Meter Position
- N/A
- Production Meter Labeling
- N/A
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- AC Disconnect Labeling
- Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
- Meter Spot Required
- Yes
- Allowed Meter Adapter
- Tesla Backup Switch,ConnectDER
Plans & docs
- Site Plan Reqs
All Projects
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- AC disconnect must be within 10 ft of the utility meter.
- Trenching may be needed for meters on pedestals or poles; check with local branch.
- If AC disconnect is on a pole/pedestal, add another AC disconnect for the inverter.
- Show ETO tilt and orientation for each solar array.
- Indicate TSRF measurement locations.
- Label the utility meter on the site plan.
Battery Projects
- Include local disconnect.
- Include dedicated AC disconnect near the utility meter and a transfer switch.
- AC disconnect must be within 10 ft of the utility meter.
- SLD Reqs
All Projects
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- AC disconnect required for generation systems producing >30 amps.
- Show voltage drop calculations; ETO wiring/voltage drop must be ≤2%.
Battery Projects
- Include local disconnect.
- Include dedicated AC disconnect and transfer switch (or equivalent) in the diagram.
- Install Reqs
- Placards
- Reference “Placard Sample” and “Site Placard Examples - Pacific Power” in Files.
- Meter base sign: “Parallel Generation On Site”.
- AC disconnect sign: “Manual Disconnect for Parallel Generation”.
- If multiple AC disconnects, add count: “1 of 3”, “2 of 3”, etc.
- Electrical Stamp Required
- No
- Equipment Approvals
- California Energy Commission
- Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
- No
- ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
- No
- Site Plan Notes
All Jobs [AC Disconnect to be within 10ft of Utility Meter]
- Label Page Notes
- On the meter base: “Parallel Generation On Site”
- On the AC disconnect switch: “Manual Disconnect for Parallel Generation”
- Electrical Diagram Notes
All Jobs [AC Disconnect to be within 10ft of Utility Meter]
- Website
- link
- Phone
- (800) 625-6078