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Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative (PA)

Pennsylvania Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Rate Approx
0.03
Net Excess Generation Notes

The payment for energy will be equal to the product of the actual energy delivered to the company, as measured on the qualifying facilities meter at the avoided cost (not listed, used average rate of $0.03)


For virtual meter aggregation, a credit shall be applied first to the meter through which the Cooperative supplies electricity to the distribution system, then through the remaining meters for the AES’s account equally at each meter’s designated rate.  

Rebates Offered
1
Deregulated
1
Allows Standby
1

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
No
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
0
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
Percentage
Offset Value
110
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes


Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-Disco-PM-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Generation Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Standard

SLD Reqs

Standard

Electric Service Reqs
  • Lockable, manually operable, visible load-break disconnect is required for all interconnection.
  • UL approved, ringless meter base is required for all interconnection
  • All systems must be installed to meet the C2-2002 NEC requirements.
Placards

Per Tri-County "Please follow standard electrical codes (NESC) for labels"

Electrical Stamp Required
0
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
1
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Website
link
Phone
(570) 662-2175

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Address ID
190268
Express Planset Eligible
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative (PA) 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.