Northern Neck Electric Coop

Virginia Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeAnnual
Supply Side Taps AllowedNo
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Annual
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

The meter logs kilowatt hours whenever the member uses more electricity than is generated by the renewable fuel generation equipment. Conversely, the meter credits kilowatt hours on the same meter when the member generates electricity. The result is a month-ending meter reading that represents net use.

Cooperative, upon written request of the net metering customer, shall enter into an agreement to purchase excess generation for the requested net metering periods at a price equal to the simple average of the Cooperative’s hourly avoidable cost of energy.

Net metering customers own the RECs associated with their renewable fuel generators. A net metering customer wishing to sell its RECs to the Cooperative may do so by exercising a one-time only option, at the time it executes the power purchase agreement with the Cooperative, to include a provision requiring the purchase by the supplier of all generated RECs over the duration of the power purchase agreement.

Rebates Offered
Yes
Deregulated
No

Interconnection & taps

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

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
20
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


Offset Calc Tool
PV Watts

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Meter Spot Required
Yes
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs


Electric Service Reqs


Install Reqs

Utility Meter Socket

  • Connect customer wires only to utility meter lugs.
  • Do not install CTs or other instruments in the meter socket.

Utility Meter Seals

  • Do not cut utility meter or meter base seals.
  • If access is needed, schedule through NNEC Customer Service.

Connecting to Utility Meter Base Lugs

  • If connecting conductors from a lockable disconnect to a second set of lugs in the meter base, schedule access through Customer Service.

Renewable Generator Capacity

  • Must be less than the secondary and service entrance capacity.
  • Must not overload the electric distribution transformer beyond manufacturer or nameplate ratings.
Electrical Stamp Required
No
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(804) 333-3621

Other details

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