Victoria Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Texas Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedNo
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
No
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Net Excess Generation Notes

Energy supplied by the Member to the Cooperative’s system exceeding on site consumption shall be purchased by the Cooperative at the Cooperative’s avoided cost of generation.

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
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 Restrictions
50
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
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
System Offset Notes

Recommended maximum size: 10 kW AC

Can install project up to 50 kW for Residential. Projects over 10 kW will require an engineering study and may or may not trigger a transformer upgrade.

Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Website
link
Phone
(361) 573-2428

Other details

Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Victoria Electric Cooperative, 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.