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Fountain Utilities

Colorado Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

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

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
1
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
0
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
10
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Type
Combination
Offset Value
120
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

Up to 120% offset or 10 kW AC OR DC, whichever is less

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-Disco-PM-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Production Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs
  • Production Meter required and needs to be listed on one-line.
  • Production meters must be rated minimum 200A.
  • If 200A Production meter is used, #6 Wire is required on the line and load side.
  • Must be hung between 5 and 6 ft off the ground
  • Solar to bottom of PM, Utility to top of PM
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
719-322-2000

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Address ID
108076
Express Planset Eligible
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Fountain Utilities 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.