Tacoma Public Utility
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeAnnual
Line Taps Allowed1
Load Taps Allowed1
AC Disconnect RequiredYes
Net metering & export
- Net Metering Allowed
- 1
- NEM Type
- Annual
- TOU Utility
- 0
- Post Solar Billing Method
- Net Metering
- Net Excess Generation Notes
If the electricity generated by the Customer and distributed back to Tacoma Power during the billing period exceeds the electricity supplied then the Customer shall be Credited for the net excess kilowatt-hours generated during the billing period, with this kilowatt-hour credit appearing on Customer’s bill for the following billing period. (This is credited at the retail rate of $ $0.045351). On March 31 of each calendar year, any remaining unused kilowatt-hour credit accumulated by the Customer during the previous year shall be granted to Tacoma Power, without any compensation to the Customer.
- Rebates Offered
- 0
- Deregulated
- 1
Interconnection & taps
- Approval Req To Install
- Yes
- Interconnection Level
- 3
- Line Taps Allowed
- 1
- Load Taps Allowed
- 1
- Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
- 0
- Meter Aggregation Allowed
- 1
System size & offset
- System Size Restrictions
- 0
- System Size Restriction Type
- No Restrictions
- System Size Battery Included
- 0
- System Size Includes Existing Systems
- 0
- Offset Type
- Percentage
- 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
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- AC Disconnect Labeling
- Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
- Allowed Meter Adapter
- None,Tesla Backup Switch
Plans & docs
- Site Plan Reqs
Standard
- SLD Reqs
- Electric Service Reqs
AC Disconnect Required
- Disconnect shall be within sight of the Meter and accessible to Tacoma Power personnel at all times
Backup Switch
- Cannot install Backup Switch on Ringless Meter Enclosures
- Placards
- The Billing Meter and Safety Disconnect shall be permanently labeled as such. Labels must be of sufficient durability to withstand removal from rubbing, fading, or environmental exposure.
- Electrical Stamp Required
- 0
- Equipment Approvals
- California Energy Commission
- Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
- 0
- ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
- 0
- Label Page Notes
2020 NEC
- Website
- link
Other details
- Restrict Inspection
- 1
- Revision Required
- 1
- Mod Swap Requires Planset
- 1
- Address ID
- 4249254
- Express Planset Eligible
- Yes