SEC - Santee Electric Cooperative, Inc.

South Carolina Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeAnnual
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Annual
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

Excess monthly generation is banked and rolled over monthly for 12 months (June to June)

Rebates Offered
No
Allows Standby
Yes

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
No
Load Taps Allowed
No
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
20
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
Combination
Offset Value
100
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

Residential: 20 kW or 100% offset whichever is less.

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Install Reqs


AC Disconnect Requirements:

Disconnect facilities for interconnected generation include a lockable disconnect and visible open, readily accessible to Cooperative and operable by authorized personnel at all times.


IEEE Standards:

Generators interconnecting with the Cooperative must comply with the Institute of Electric and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Standards 1547 for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems (adopted June 12, 2003) and 1547.1 Standard Conformance Test Procedures for Equipment Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power systems ( adopted June 9, 2005). 

Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(843) 355-6187

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with SEC - Santee Electric Cooperative, Inc. 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.