AEP Texas North Company

Net metering & export

Post Solar Billing Method

Export Rate

Rebates Offered

0

Allows Standby

0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install

Yes

Interconnection Level

3

Line Taps Allowed

1

Load Taps Allowed

1

Tap Criteria

Taps

• Piercing Tap - allowed
• Supply Side Tap - allowed
• Line Side Tap - allowed
• Load (breaker) Tap - allowed
• No connections directly to the meter
• Line side tap conductors must end in a breaker or fuses not in mlo lugs in the panel.

MPU Rules

overhead services are required to go through the soffit now and exceed roof deck height at least 2 feet.

Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size

0

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

System Sizing (Incentive Projects ONLY)

- To be eligible for an incentive payment, the output of a solar system (in PV Watts) must be at least 80% of estimated annual usage. Installations which do not meet the minimum performance threshold will not receive an incentive. Prorated incentives are not available.

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

Meter Spot Process

**_Contact the AEP Texas Customer Operations Center toll-free at to determine if AEP Texas or the existing Retail Electric Provider (REP) needs to initiate this request._**

Disconnect/ Reconnects

If you require a disconnect/reconnect please contact the AEP Solutions Center at .

• Please provide 48 hours of notice ahead of your scheduled date.

• Ensure that your city/county permit will be submitted to AEP for reconnection by 3PM CT on the scheduled day

• Be advised that if the permit is not received by 3PM CT, AEP will be unable to reconnect service that day

If we can handle these issues ahead of time it will help speed the commissioning process and reduce the risk that a customer is left disconnected for longer than necessary.

Allowed Meter Adapter

None,None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

• EXTERIOR EMERGENCY DISCONNECT REQUIRED ON ALL PROJECTS PER NEC 230.85
• AEP only requests to see where the AC Disconnect is located in relation to the existing meter.
• AC Disconnect is required to be within 3FT of the AEP Meter.
• Please label the AC Disconnect as fused/ non-fused
• We need a minimum 2" clearance on each side all electrical equipment.

SLD Reqs

ALL JOBS

• PV Panels -> Inverter -> AC Disconnect -> MSP -> Utility (AEP) Meter
• Split PV Systems not allowed. 
• Please label the AC Disconnect as fused/ non-fused
• 200A EXTERIOR EMERGENCY DISCONNECT REQUIRED ON ALL PROJECTS PER NEC 230.85. DISCONNECT MUST SHUT OFF ENTIRE HOME (MBE WILL SUFFICE)

Battery Jobs

• DISONNECT REQUIRED BETWEEN MID AND POI
• PV Panels -> Inverter -> AC Disconnect -> MID -> AC Disco -> MSP/UM
• Battery system label required on the meter. See files section for example.

Existing Systems

• New and existing systems must connect behind a single AC disconnect.
• Split PV Systems not allowed. 

Electric Service Reqs

• SERVICE MUST BE 200A MINIMUM TO INTERCONNECT SOLAR. MPU IF LESS THAN 200A
• overhead services are required to go through the soffit now and exceed roof deck height at least 2 feet.

Install Reqs

Placards

• AEP has own set of placards
• Placards required from when AC disconnect not within LOS of utility meter. supplemental Terms & Conditions must be added to the agreement
• Line Side Tap require a placard installed in the utility meter.

Label Page Notes

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [visible, lockable, labeled, utility-accessible AC disconnect located within 3FT of the utility meter // Inverter UL1741 SB certified]

Rate Schedule Link

link

Website

link

Phone

(877) 373-4858

Other details

Restrict Inspection

0

Address ID

108093

Express Planset Eligible

Yes