LADWP - Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed

1

TOU Utility

1

Post Solar Billing Method

Net Metering

Rebates Offered

0

Deregulated

0

Allows Standby

1

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install

Yes

Interconnection Level

2

Supply Side Taps Allowed

1

Line Taps Allowed

0

Load Taps Allowed

0

Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size

0

Meter Aggregation Allowed

0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions

30

System Size Restriction Type

CEC kW

System Size Battery Included

0

System Size Includes Existing Systems

1

Offset Type

No Restrictions

Offset Value

0

Offset Calculation Period

0

Industry Standard Watts Sqft

2

System Offset Notes

Offset Calc Tool

PV Watts

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required

Situational

Production Meter Criteria

• No Production Meter (PM) for single phase installations under 30kw-AC with no lineside taps.

Production Meter Position

Inv-PM-Disco-POI

Production Meter Labeling

Production Meter

AC Disconnect Required

Situational

AC Disconnect Criteria

• No AC Disconnect (AC Disco) required for single phase installations under 20kw-AC with no lineside taps.

AC Disconnect Labeling

Utility Disconnect

Meter Spot Required

1

Meter Spot Process

• Submit the Standard Application Required: 1. SLD 2. Signed IA LADWP takes 10 to 15 business days to receive meter spot results from LADWP Find the LADWP ESR for Meterspot updates Go to: www.ladwp.com (http://www.ladwp.com) On search bar input Find Click find the right person Enter Site address

Allowed Meter Adapter

None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

• Main Service Panel cannot be located under patios, breezeways, carports, etc.
• 3x3 working space clearance should be maintained (See Meter Heights & Clearance in Files)
• ALL ESS require a LADWP service planning form #30-46 & signed and dated required
• All existing systems must have AC, DC, and CEC-AC 

 ESS Plot Plans and/or site plans (to Scale) detailing the following:

• Legal Description. (Lot and Tract Number) (If Applicable)
• If Facility is located on private property, provide location and outline of any existing structures on the property. Provide property line lengths with dimensions of facility and location to property lines.   
• If Facility is located on public property, provide location and outline of and dimensions to the centerlines of the street and nearest cross street. Include dimensions of facility.
• Street name, address, and North Arrow.
• Preferred proposed metering equipment location, and existing metering equipment locations (if applicable)
• Preferred location of LADWP Transformer and/or Switch Pads.
• Locations of any existing overhead utilities (power poles) in the vicinity (if Applicable).

SLD Reqs

• No Production Meter (PM) for single phase installations under 30kw-AC with no lineside taps. Exception: Projects started before 11/18 will install a LADWP-supplied PM.
• No AC Disconnect (AC Disco) required for single phase installations under 20kw-AC with no lineside taps.
• If there are multiple meters on site, all need to be shown on plans.
• List the AC system size (Not CEC) in the title block.

Battery

• PV+Battery installations: Note on ELD the distance between MSP and Backup Load Center. If more than 6 ft, note that 15A and 20A breakers have AFCI protection.
• PV+Battery installations: Add this note to ELD: BACKFEED SHALL NOT EXCEED OUTPUT OF PV.
• Battery Jobs require special Placard (See file section for "Battery Placard Example")

Electric Service Reqs

Electric Service Planning Form (2021) required for

• Any meter spot
• Systems over 10 kW DC, AC, or CEC-AC
• Electrical Service Sheet required for dual-gang or multi-meter setups (no PE stamp needed).
• For multi-meter setups, each meter must be clearly labeled with the correct address.
• See file: “Multiple Meter Installation Identification Requirements” for example.
• If not upgrading MSP, no meter spot will be issued.
• Still request interconnection for Net Meter installation.
• See “LADWP PTO User Guide” in the Interconnection Drive.

Fast Track Eligibility

• No meter spot or spot sheet
• No MPU
• System under 30 kW
• No existing system

Standard Process

• Applies to all projects not eligible for Fast Track (e.g., meter spots).

ESR Office Hours

• 7:00 - 8:30 AM

References

• See “Solar Process - DWP FIRST” in the Files section.

Requests

• No upgrade: Request Spot Sheet
• With upgrade: Request Meter Spot

Multi-Meter Upgrades

• If upgrading MSP (MPU) and there is more than one meter on-site,
• → All services must be upgraded to a multi-gang meter panel.

Install Reqs

• PV+Battery installations require a Preconstruction Site Assessment from an assigned LADWP ESR. PV+Battery installations: If the distance between MSP and Backup Load Center is more than 6 ft, 15A and 20A breakers require AFCI protection.

Placards

• Battery Jobs require special Placard (See file section for "Battery Placard Example")

Electrical Stamp Required

0

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD

0

ESID Num Req SLD 3LD

0

Rate Schedule Link

link

Website

link

Phone

(213) 367-6937; (818)771-3545

Other details

Restrict Inspection

1

Address ID

108281

Express Planset Eligible

No