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Little River Electric

South Carolina Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeAnnual
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Annual
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

"Excess energy not used in the current billing month to reduce billed kilowatt-hour usage shall be

accumulated and used to reduce usage in future months; however, any accumulated excess

energy not used to reduce billed kilowatt-hour usage shall be reset to zero each June Excess

energy delivered prior to June 1 will only be used to reduce usage provided by the Cooperative

prior to June 1"

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
1
Allows Standby
1

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
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
20
System Size Restriction Type
AC 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
Inverter Oversize Restrictions
0
System Offset Notes

20kw residential max

Offset Calc Tool
PV Watts

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
Meter Spot Process

Contact the cooperative directly to schedule a TDR, no fees specified from Rep

Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Install Reqs

Contact the cooperative directly to schedule a TDR, no fees specified from Rep "The installation of the Distributed Resource and all equipment in the system must comply with the latest published edition of IEEE 929 and IEEE 1547 as applicable. All installed wiring, protection devices, cabinets and connectors, etc. must comply with the latest published edition of the NEC as used by the local jurisdiction and all applicable local codes. An approved electrical

inspection by the authority having jurisdiction is required. Member shall install a manual load-break disconnect switch with a clear visible indication of switch position between Cooperative’s electric system and Member’s Distributed Resource. The Isolation Device shall be installed as specified in the Interconnection Standard."


Utility Inspection Required: Yes

Placards

"Member will install a permanent warning label in a conspicuous place in close proximity to the electric meter or on the meter base to notify them personnel that there is a generator installed on the load side of the meter. The warning label shall not be placed in a

location that would interfere with the ability of Cooperative personnel to read the electric meter. Member shall also place a warning label on the Isolation Device. Cooperative will provide the warning labels to Member. The warning labels must be in place before the Distributed Resource can be interconnected with Cooperative’s system."

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(800) 459-2141

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
165099
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Little River Electric 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.