TID - Turlock Irrigation District

California Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
TOU Utility
Yes
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
N/A
Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No

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

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
EPBB

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Situational
Production Meter Criteria
  • Production meter is optional, but if installed needs to be within sight of MSP. (do not put on plans unless requested
Production Meter Position
Inv-PM-Disco-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Production Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Utility AC Disconnect
Meter Spot Required
Yes
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs
  • We can use an AC or DC disconnect. If using a DC disconnect, Label as EXTERNAL, LOCKABLE KNIFE BLADE DC DISCONNECT SWITCH
  • Must not exceed the 120% rule. Utility is strict.

Existing Systems

  • If a production meter exists, both systems go through one production meter
Electric Service Reqs

Standard

Placards
  • Rapid Shutdown Placards need to be red.
  • Please.
  • MSP: WARNING: EQUIPMENT FED BY MULTIPLE SOURCES, TOTAL RATING OF ALL OVERCURRENT DEVICES EXCLUDING MAIN SUPPLY OVERCURRENT DEVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED AMPACITY OF BUSBAR
Electrical Stamp Required
No
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [LOCKABLE KNIFE BLADE AC DISCONNECT SWITCH WITH VISIBLE OPEN. MUST BE ACCESSIBLE, WITHIN 10' OF, AND WITHIN SIGHT OF, MSP. MUST BE MARKED PER NEC 690.14.C.2 AND 690.52]

Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
209-883-8301

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with TID - Turlock Irrigation District 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.