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FEC - Farmers' Electric Cooperative

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
0
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Rate Approx
0.03
Solar Export Value Notes
Avoided cost will change yearly.
Net Excess Generation Notes

If your DRG system produces more energy than your home needs (instantaneously), the excess will flow back into Farmers EC grid (Out-flow). Farmers EC purchases all power sent to the grid (out-flow) at the current year’s Avoided Cost rate. Avoided Cost is a reflection of the wholesale cost of power.

Rebates Offered
0
Allows Standby
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
2
Supply Side Taps Allowed
1
Line Taps Allowed
1
Load Taps Allowed
0
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
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
Percentage
Offset Value
110
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2

Metering & disconnect

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

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs
  • The layout sketch is an overhead view of the physical layout between the Cooperative meter, the VLLD and the distance between the two. Required the words "Visible, Lockable, Labeled, Disconnect" written on the Sketch Required the VLLD located within ten feet of the cooperative meter. If not, Placard proof will be required to install at or near the Cooperative meter base showing the location of the VLLD.
SLD Reqs

Relay Meter Orientation = Under/Over

ALL JOBS

  • The one-line diagram shows the sequence of the Cooperative meters, the VLLD and the generation equipment.
  • Inverter -> AC Disconnect -> Production Meter -> POI (Solar goes to bottom of meter, top of meter to SES)
  • The line/load (polarity) of the PV production meter must be shown on the electrical diagram.

TAPS

  • Load Side Taps are not permitted
  • Line Side Taps are allowed
Install Reqs

DG output conductors wired to the bottom lugs of the meter base

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Website
link
Phone
(903) 455-1715

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
108125
Express Planset Eligible
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with FEC - Farmers' Electric Cooperative 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.