SVPower - Silicon Valley Power - City of Santa Clara, CA

California Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Rebates Offered
No

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
No
Load Taps Allowed
No
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

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
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Offset Calc Tool
N/A

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

Utility does not have specific requirements

SLD Reqs

Utility does not have specific requirements.

Electric Service Reqs

No System or offset restrictions -- Systems over 10kW, the project will be subject to stricter review such as a system impact assessment.

Placards

"Labeling details on MSP"

Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(408) 244-7283
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with SVPower - Silicon Valley Power - City of Santa Clara, CA 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.