SWEPCO - Southwestern Electric Power Co. (TX)

Texas Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedNo
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps AllowedYes
Load Taps AllowedNo

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
No
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
No
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
No
Deregulated
No

Interconnection & taps

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

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

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

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
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Phone
903-234-7333
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.