BEC - Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Texas Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
Supply Side Taps AllowedYes
Line Taps AllowedYes
Load Taps AllowedYes
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No
Allows Standby
No

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Supply Side Taps Allowed
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
Yes
Load Taps Allowed
Yes
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
Yes

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
50
System Size Restriction Type
DC kW
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
Yes
Offset Type
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Utility Specific Adjustments
  • If the client has 2 meters. we can install 1 system and request an aggregate of the production to both accounts.
Inverter Oversize Restrictions
No
System Offset Notes


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
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
Tesla Backup Switch

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs
  • Visible brake AC Disconnect within 10' from Utility Meter required
  • No remote AC Disconnect is approved
  • Equipment on Site plan needs to be clearly and legibly labeled, or have leaders
  • All Batteries requires a separate ESS Disconnect per 706.15 NEC
SLD Reqs
  • NO PV Meter Required
  • Electrical PE Stamped Required
  • For projects with trenching, note on plans: The disconnect will be on a rack between 6-100 feet from the meter. (except for projects where the disconnect is adjacent to the meter)
  • All Batteries requires a separate ESS Disconnect per 706.15 NEC
  • For battery projects: this Utility is not accepting a supply side meter intercept without the gateway " meeting 120% rule". Utilize sum of breakers if possible to avoid corrections
Electric Service Reqs
  • 60% of Services will be located away from building on customer or utility-owned service pole.
  • POI changes base on service: LST/Back-fed Breaker - min 6ft away from service pole and have a rack setup for AC Disconnect
Electrical Stamp Required
Yes
Website
link
Phone
(800) 842-7708
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with BEC - Bluebonnet 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.