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SBEC - San Bernard Electric Co-op, Inc

Texas Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Supply Side Taps Allowed1
Line Taps Allowed1
Load Taps Allowed1

Net metering & export

Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Value Notes
0.032258
Net Excess Generation Notes

Determination of billing shall be accomplished by interconnection through a multi-channel meter or two meters with one measuring all energy supplied by the Cooperative and the other measuring all energy supplied by the Customer to the Cooperative.

For power produced in excess of on-site requirements, the Customer shall be credited by SBEC for KWH that flowed to the SBEC power grid at the avoided cost of the purchased power.


Avoided Cost is calculated and shown on the customer’s bill or invoice and listed as the G & T (Generation and Transmission) Charges on their specific rate.

Rebates Offered
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Supply Side Taps Allowed
1
Line Taps Allowed
1
Load Taps Allowed
1
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
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
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

Site Plan not required to submit to utility

SLD Reqs

One-Line Diagram. The diagram shall include at a minimum, all major electrical equipment that is pertinent to understanding the normal and contingency operations of the DG Interconnection Facilities, including generators, switches, circuit breakers, fuses, protective relays and instrument transformers.


The Member shall install a visible load break disconnect switch at the Member’s expense and to the Cooperative’s specifications.

The switch will be located so as to be readily accessible to Cooperative personnel in a location acceptable to both the Member and Cooperative

Install Reqs

* The Member shall install a visible load break disconnect switch at the Member’s expense and to the Cooperative’s specifications.

* The switch will be located so as to be readily accessible to Cooperative personnel in a location acceptable to both the Member and Cooperative.

Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
Main: (979) 865-3171

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Address ID
108147
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with SBEC - San Bernard Electric Co-op, 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.