NBU - New Braunfels Utilities

Texas Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo

Net metering & export

TOU Utility
No
Rebates Offered
Yes

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 Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes
24 kW-DC for residential and/or 999 kW for commercial
Offset Calc Tool
N/A

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs
- Meters shall be readily accessible to NBU at all times - Meters shall not be located behind a fence
SLD Reqs
- Solar (DER) Meter Separate from Utility Meter - Service Split in the U J-Box or Double gang meter socket - GEC require #6 AWG min
Electric Service Reqs
- The Utility Site walk (Meter Spot) required for every project.
Install Reqs
- Service Shut down required for every installation - "Pedestal (If Required) mounted equipment may have a minimum height of 36 inches" - Generation and consumption meter socket 4 feet minimum and 6-speed maximum from the center of the socket to the final ground grade, when measured 3 feet in front of the socket
Website
link
Phone
(830) 608-6851
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with NBU - New Braunfels Utilities 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.