AEC - Anza Electric Cooperative

California Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedNo
Supply Side Taps AllowedNo
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
No
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Rate Approx
0.0819
Solar Export Value Notes
This cost consists of the average cost of kWh purchased less AB32 charges less the cost of transmission.
Net Excess Generation Notes

The excess kWh generated by the DG facility will be purchased at avoided cost.

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No
Allows Standby
Yes

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Supply Side Taps Allowed
No
Line Taps Allowed
No
Load Taps Allowed
No
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
No

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
5
System Size Restriction Type
DC kW
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
No Restrictions
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

Generating facility nameplate rating is limited as follows:

• Rate Schedule DG-1 and DG-2: Maximum of 5 KW DC or 100% offset (whichever is less)

• Rate Schedule DG-10, DG-14 and DG-20: Maximum of 10 KW DC or 100% offset (whichever is less)

Offset Calc Tool
PV Watts

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs
  • All equipment displayed
  • Include spec sheets for junction boxes
SLD Reqs
  • Utility Meter must be displayed

spec sheets required for battery projects:

lug kit

back up load panel

PV system shutdown switch

Install Reqs

Everything installed must match plans

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
951-763-4333

Other details

Revision Required
No
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with AEC - Anza Electric Cooperative 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.