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SWEPCO - Southwestern Electric Power Co. (TX)

Texas Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed0
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps Allowed1
Load Taps Allowed0

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
0
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Net Excess Generation Notes

SWEPCo payback is at avoided cost any kwh’s sent back to the grid is paid at avoided cost - about 2.3 cents a kWh

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
2
Line Taps Allowed
1
Load Taps Allowed
0
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

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
Meter Spot Process

https://www.swepco.com/account/service/upgrade/UpgradeHomeService.aspx

Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

The disconnect switch should be located within 6’ of the meter. If it is not possible to do so, we require a permanent plaque installed at the meter base stating the specific location of the switch. This will have to be in place before we issue a meter change order.

SLD Reqs

Taps

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

Battery

  • AC disconnect must be placed between the utility meter and the Tesla gateway
Electric Service Reqs

We require a visual open point, preferably a blade style, for the disconnect switch. We do not accept breakers as these would have to be physically removed to be a visual open point.

Website
link
Phone
903-234-7333

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Address ID
108148
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with SWEPCO - Southwestern Electric Power Co. (TX) 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.