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Gila River Indian Community Utility

Arizona Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed1
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Rate Approx
0.0425
Solar Export Value Notes
The customers monthly bill will be determined based on the current applicable rate, taking the metered generation power and energy and applying the current avoided cost of energy ($0.0425/kWh
Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
1

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
No
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
1
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
50
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
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-Disco-PM-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Production Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Standard

SLD Reqs

Standard

  • On roof top-mounted PV arrays, PLANS will show that ground-fault protection will be provided.
  • Three Line Diagram must be included for application to utility
Electric Service Reqs

AC Disconnect Required

  • Equipment installed must be in accordance with NEC 690

Production Meter Socket Required

  • Meter socket must be wired that the meter runs forward while measuring generation
  • No load connected between the dedicated meter and the panel breaker feeding the solar system
  • Meter socket must be located next to the utility meter

Inverter

  • The inverter must be listed as meeting the requirements of UL 1741 and IEEE 1547
Placards

AC Disconnect

  • Disconnect switches will comply with NEC 690-17 and will have a sign reading: “WARNING -ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT TOUCH - TERMINALS ON BOTH THE LINE AND LOAD MAY BE ENERGIZED IN OPEN POSITION”
  • Breaker will be labeled “PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE” per NEC 705 and “BREAKERS ARE BACKFED” per NEC 690-64(b)5. 
  • “CO-GENERATION SYSTEM UTILITY DISCONNECT SWITCH” to be provided and installed by Customer.
  • “MAY BE ENERGZIED IN THE OPEN POSITION”

Production Meter Socket

  • Meter to be labeled “PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM kWh METER.”
Electrical Stamp Required
0
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Website
link
Phone
(520) 796-0600

Other details

Address ID
3961068
Express Planset Eligible
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Gila River Indian Community Utility 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.