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Report a correctionNet metering & export
- Net Metering Allowed
- Yes
- NEM Type
- Annual
- Post Solar Billing Method
- Net Metering
- Net Excess Generation Notes
If excess energy generated by the Net Metering System during a billing period exceeds the electricity supplied by the Company during the same billing period, the Customer-Generator will be credited for the excess kilowatt-hours generated during the billing period, making the kilowatt-hours available to offset electricity consumption during following bill periods.
- Rebates Offered
- No
- Deregulated
- No
Interconnection & taps
- Approval Req To Install
- Yes
- Line Taps Allowed
- Yes
- Load Taps Allowed
- Yes
- Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
- 0
- Meter Aggregation Allowed
- Yes
System size & offset
- System Size Restrictions
- 25
- System Size Restriction Type
- AC kW
- System Size Battery Included
- No
- System Size Includes Existing Systems
- No
- 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 Criteria
- Production meters are optional (only if a customer request one to view system production and total home energy use)
- If the customer opts for a production meter, it will need to be a single production meter, co-located with the net meter. No production meters for DC coupled battery backup systems or systems tied into sub panels on remote parts of the property.
- 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
Not Required for Interconnection submittal
- SLD Reqs
INCLUDE NOTE ON SLD NEAR METER ILLISTRATION INCLUDING
- METER NUMBER (EXAMPLE X123456789)
- RATING (CL200/320)
- IF METER CAN IS CT RATED (CT RATED METER CAN)
- Electric Service Reqs
Disconnect must be a single switch that isolates the entire system
- Install Reqs
For projects with battery, please leave the system ON after system commissioning. Failure to do so will cause a failed utility inspection.
- Placards
- Meter enclosures shall be labeled with permanently affixed signage at the net metering enclosure to identify their function (i.e: net meter)
- Where metering is accomplished at different voltages, the signage must also identify the voltages at which the meters are energized.
- Labels shall confirm to the requirements of NEC Article 690.
- All labeling should be capitalized. PSE requires engraved phenolic nameplates or adhesive die-cute labels at least 1 inch high, with raised or cut-out lettering that is a minimum of 3/8 inch high.
- Equipment Approvals
- California Energy Commission
- Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
- Yes
- ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
- No
- Site Plan Notes
If current service is CT rated, include the CT enclosure on the schematic and site plan and include “Net Meter - Form 9S, CL20 13 terminal” at the Net Meter. Please also provide a photograph of of CT enclosure.
- Electrical Diagram Notes
INCLUDE NOTE ON SLD NEAR METER
- METER NUMBER (EXAMPLE X123456789)
- RATING (CL200 OR 320) *FIND CORRECT RATING FROM SITE CAPTURE REPORT*
FOR PROJECTS EQUIPED WITH A CT RATED METER
- INCLUDE NOTE ON SLD NEXT TO UM "CT RATED METER CAN"
- ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE ILLISTRATED ON THE DIAGRAM (CT CAN, SERVICE METER, ALL PANELBOARDS)
- LOCKABLE AC DISCONNECT SHALL BE LOCATED WITHIN LINE OF SITE TO THE METER
- Rate Schedule Link
- link
- Website
- link
Other details
- Revision Required
- Yes
- Mod Swap Requires Planset
- Yes