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City of Lompoc - Electric Utility Division

California Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Rebates Offered
0
Allows Standby
1

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
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
36
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

** System Size: **

The PV system’s expected yearly electric production shall not exceed the average per year electric usage of the previous 36 months

Offset Calc Tool
CSI

Metering & disconnect

Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs
  • The AC disconnect and PV meter should be on the same side of the fence as the main service panel
SLD Reqs
  • PV meter required: Inverter - AC Disconnect - PV Meter - POI
  • AC disco goes to top (Line) side of PV meter. Bottom (load) side goes toward POI
  • See Sample of the diagram in the file attachment "Interconnection Diagram"
  • In addition to the billing meter, Customer shall install an approved meter socket base after the generation system AC disconnect switch to house a revenue-grade meter for recording system generation
Install Reqs

In addition to the billing meter, Customer shall install an approved meter socket base after the generation system AC disconnect switch to house a revenue grade meter for recording system generation.

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
805-875-8222

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Address ID
108145
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with City of Lompoc - Electric Utility Division 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.