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Town of Steilacoom (WA)

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Annual
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
N/A
Net Excess Generation Notes

If the electricity generated by the generator during the billing period, or any portion thereof, exceeds the generator’s electricity usage, then the generator shall be billed for the appropriate base charge as other customers in the same rate class; and credited for the net excess

kilowatt-hours generated during the billing period, with the kilowatt-hour credit appearing on the customer’s bill for the following period. On April 30th of each calendar year, any remaining unused kilowatt-hour credit accumulated by the generator during the previous year shall be granted to the Town of Steilacoom without any compensation to the customer.

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
0
Allows Standby
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
0
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
100
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Inverter Oversize Restrictions
0
System Offset Notes

100 kW AC or Less

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-PM-Disco-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Production Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Utility Disconnect Switch
Allowed Meter Adapter
None,None

Plans & docs

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(253) 581-1912

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
13111919
Express Planset Eligible
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Town of Steilacoom (WA) 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.