LEU - Lodi Electric Utility

California Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedNo
Supply Side Taps AllowedNo
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
No
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Net Excess Generation Notes

Any unused excess solar generation is sold back to Lodi Electric at the posted EP credit rate. Any energy provided to you from the Lodi Electric grid is charged at the current retail rate.

Rebates Offered
Yes
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
0
System Size Restriction Type
No Restrictions
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
Percentage
Offset Value
100
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes


Offset Calc Tool
CSI

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-Disco-PM-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Generation Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Meter Spot Required
Yes
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs


SLD Reqs
  • AC Disconnect cannot be more than 10ft away from meter, and must be accessible at all times. If it is behind a fence/gate, it cannot be locked.

Include these notes on ELD:

  • Arrow to Disco: ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPARTMENT TO HAVE CONTINUOUS ACCESS TO LOCKABLE DISCONNECT AT ALL TIMES. AC DISCONNECT MUST BE WITHIN 10' (MAX) FROM MAIN SERVICE PANEL AND NOT BEHIND LOCKED GATE. (EES 942 0240)
  • Arrow to Disco: AC DISCONNECT SHALL BE LOCK OUT/TAG OUT CAPABLE, SINGLE THROW, DOUBLE POLE AND FUSED. (EES 942 0240)
  • Arrow to POI: THE SUM OF THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER AND PV SYSTEM CIRCUIT BREAKER SHALL NOT BE GREATER THAN 120% OF THE MAIN SERVICE PANEL RATING, PER CALIFORNIA ELECTRIC CODE. (CEC 690.64)
  • Arrow to Generation Meter: GENERATION METER SOCKET SUPPLIED BY CONTRACTOR. GENERATION METER SUPPLIED BY CITY OF LODI, ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPARTMENT.
  • Add in LLH corner: ALL PV SYSTEM SIGNAGE SHALL BE INSTALLED AND LOCATED PER EES 942 0240.

Existing Systems

  • only one production meter per address
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
209-333-6762

Other details

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