PPL Electric Utilities

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed

1

NEM Type

Monthly

TOU Utility

1

Post Solar Billing Method

Net Metering

Net Excess Generation Notes

excess kWh are used to offset usage on a monthly basis. If there are any banked excess kWH in May of each year, the bank will be cashed out and a check sent to the customer based on the current Price to Compare for generation and transmission

Rebates Offered

1

Deregulated

1

Allows Standby

1

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install

Yes

Interconnection Level

3

Supply Side Taps Allowed

1

Line Taps Allowed

1

Load Taps Allowed

1

Tap Criteria

Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size

0

Meter Aggregation Allowed

1

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions

0

System Size Restriction Type

No Restrictions

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

If it is a third party installation, you are allowed to install at 110%. Customer owned systems do not have a size restriction.

System size is calculated based on the last 12 months of electric usage at the address. If it is new construction without 12 months of history, questions will be presented to determine allowable size.

Offset Calc Tool

Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required

No

AC Disconnect Required

Yes

AC Disconnect Labeling

Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect

Allowed Meter Adapter

ConnectDER,Tesla Backup Switch

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

• Utility Meter to be shown on site plan
• A/C disconnect to be located directly next to the PPL meter

SLD Reqs

• One-line diagrams must show that a RS-485 or Ethernet communications port will be open and available for PPL’s use. The text words 'open and available' must be used.
• For the one-line diagrams for installations using Enphase, Generac or SunPower inverters, please include details noting any required communication device (such as the IQ Envoy)
• This utility requires the line diagram to reflect how the inverters will be networked together whenever there are more than 1 inverter. Please see attached from the utility for networking inverters.
• Utility requires inverters to be UL1741SB certified. For SolarEdge, see files section for spec sheets
• Accepted POI methods: breaker tie in, tap in tap box. Tap in MSP not allowed.

Install Reqs

A customer-generator facility used for net metering shall be equipped with a single bidirectional meter that can measure and record the flow of electricity in both directions at the same rate. A dual-meter arrangement may be substituted for a single bi-directional meter at the Company’s expense.

PPL meters are compatible with net-metering. We do not have to change the meter.

Electrical Stamp Required

1

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD

0

ESID Num Req SLD 3LD

0

Site Plan Notes

• AC disconnect to be located directly next to the PPL meter

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [Rs845 or ethernet communications port will be open and available for PPL use]

Website

link

Phone

(800) 342-5775

Other details

Restrict Inspection

0

Address ID

191991

Express Planset Eligible

Yes