NOVEC - Northern Virginia Electric Coop

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed

1

Post Solar Billing Method

Net Metering

Net Excess Generation Notes

When a solar array is generating more electricity than a home requires during that point in time, the excess energy will flow through the home and onto the utility grid to help power other homes in your neighborhood. The power produced will be counted by the solar meter on the side of your home.You will receive a credit from your utility company for every kilowatt hour (kWh) of electricity that you provide to the grid. This system is referred to as netmetering. Your utility credits will rollover from month to month until they are used

Rebates Offered

1

Deregulated

0

Allows Standby

1

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install

Yes

Interconnection Level

2

Supply Side Taps Allowed

1

Line Taps Allowed

1

Load Taps Allowed

1

Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size

0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions

20

System Size Restriction Type

AC kW

System Size Battery Included

0

System Size Includes Existing Systems

0

Offset Type

Combination

Offset Value

100

Offset Calculation Basis

Historical

Offset Calculation Period

12

Industry Standard Watts Sqft

2

Utility Specific Adjustments

• AC sizing must not be larger than the DC and cannot exceed 20kw. Ticket #2945647 (Utility Correction)

Utility will not allow over 100% offset from past 12 month usage. https://pvwatts.nrel.gov/ is required.

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 Process

Temporary Disconnect Reconnect Process (TDR)

• Schedule during regular hours, no fees.
• TDR - Who to
• TDR - Applications/Documents Req N/A
• TDR - ETA of notice required for request 48 hours
• TDR - Who can schedule? Does not matter
• TDR - ETA of Utility Scheduling TDR N/A

Allowed Meter Adapter

None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

• Present location of the meter and the proposed location of the disconnect for the solar would also be helpful.

Install Reqs

• A certified electrician will need to install a disconnect to isolate the solar or wind systems at the meter between the meter base and the consumers panel on the outside of the home next to the meter where the utility can have access to it. It will need to be labeled.
• Both the disconnect and solar box must remain off and are not permitted to be turned on until the PTO is received.

Electrical Stamp Required

0

Equipment Approvals

California Energy Commission

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD

0

ESID Num Req SLD 3LD

0

Electrical Diagram Notes

#NFZ_ALL#

Website

link

Phone

(703) 392-1607

Other details

Restrict Inspection

0

Revision Required

0

Mod Swap Requires Planset

1

Address ID

629680

Express Planset Eligible

Yes