HILCO Electric Cooperative

Texas Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Monthly
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

HILCO does net meter within a billing cycle. What that means is we do not pay for any over production or buyback of energy, but we do allow your extra generation to collect over the monthly billing period and any extra energy you produce can be used within the billing period.

Rebates Offered
No
Allows Standby
No

Interconnection & taps

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

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
0
System Size Restriction Type
No Restrictions
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

However, please ensure that the system is sized as close as possible as to 100% offset. The utility will not purchase/credit any excess generation.

Offset Calc Tool
N/A

Metering & disconnect

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

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Projects 25kW and up require structural stamps and engineering.

SLD Reqs

line side tap conductors must end in a breaker or fuses not in mlo lugs in the panel.

Rate Schedule Link
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Website
link
Phone
(254) 687-2331
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with HILCO 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.