MVEC - Magic Valley Electric Cooperative

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed

1

NEM Type

Monthly

TOU Utility

1

Post Solar Billing Method

Net Metering

Net Excess Generation Notes

Members that elect to install a solar panel generation system on their home will be put on MVEC’s net metering policy. A net meter allows energy to flow in both directions. If a member overproduces during the day, any excess production that is not consumed will flow through the meter causing the meter to spin backwards. As a member consumes energy off of MVEC’s grid, the meter spins forward. At the end of a member’s billing cycle, MVEC will take the net amount, forward spins minus reverse spins, and bill members based on net consumption. If net consumption is positive, then members will be billed for that energy that was consumed off MVEC’s grid. If net consumption is zero or negative, members will only be billed the monthly customer charge and any applicable fees or taxes. Please note that MVEC does not buy back any excess production nor do we credit forward to the following month.

Rebates Offered

0

Deregulated

0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install

Yes

Interconnection Level

1

Supply Side Taps Allowed

1

Line Taps Allowed

1

Load Taps Allowed

1

Tap Criteria

• Taps are allowed in the MSP
• NO Hoffman tap box
• NO tapping directly to the meter

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

No Restrictions

Offset Value

0

Offset Calculation Period

0

Industry Standard Watts Sqft

2

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

Meter Spot Required

1

Meter Spot Process

Temporary Disconnect Reconnect Process (TDR) The temporary disconnect has to be schedule at least 24 hours prior to the date temporary disconnect is needed, please send account and member information when requesting a temporary disconnect. If the work being performed during temporary disconnect requires a permit, MVEC will need to receive the pass of final inspection for permit from the city or county before a reconnect order can be entered. The permit and request for reconnect must be submitted before 3 PM CST for same day reconnect, if received after 3 PM the member may be reconnected same day or the next business day.

TDR - Who to Contact

TDR - Applications/Documents Req N/A

TDR - ETA of notice required for request 24 hours

TDR - Who can schedule? Does not matter

TDR - ETA of Utility Scheduling TDR N/A

Allowed Meter Adapter

None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

• Utility disconnect switch must be 1 - 3 ft from the utility meter.

SLD Reqs

• Utility disconnect switch must be lockable, fused
• Use an approved ground rod: 5/8" × 8' copper weld. (See sample on page 45 of the Red Book.)
• All lineside taps must be installed inside a NEMA 3R tap box.

Install Reqs

• Do not turn on the lockable disconnect switch until MVEC completes the safety inspection.

Placards

Electrical Stamp Required

0

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD

0

ESID Num Req SLD 3LD

0

Website

link

Phone

(866) 225-5683

Other details

Restrict Inspection

0

Address ID

108149

Express Planset Eligible

Yes