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Town of Culpeper

Virginia Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Rate Approx
0.03
Net Excess Generation Notes

For each billing period, all reverse kwh from the customer to the town will be recorded. The Town will calculate a credit to the customer for reverse kwh at the rate established by the Town Council which establishes electric rates. This rate is expected to be lower than the standard billing rate for forward consumption. The credit for reverse kwh will be calculated such that no credit will be given for reverse kwh that exceeds forward kwh billed in any given monthly billing period.

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
1

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
No
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
0
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
10
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
Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

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
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Standard (refer to AHJ requirements)

SLD Reqs

Standard (Refer to AHJ Requirements)

Electric Service Reqs
  • lockable, load-breaking, manual disconnect switch is required
  • Equipment and installation shall comply with UL 1741 and IEEE 1547 standards
Electrical Stamp Required
0
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Website
link
Phone
(540) 825-8165

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
769544
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Town of Culpeper 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.