SECPA - Southeast Colorado Power

Colorado Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

Net Metering Allowed1

NEM TypeAnnual

Line Taps Allowed0

Load Taps Allowed0

Net metering & export

Net Excess Generation Notes: Excess generation is banked and carried forward month to month and applied on a one-to-one basis. After the February Billing and before the March billing of each calendar year, any remaining unused balance of accrued kWh shall be credited to the customer at the Tri-State Generation and Transmission current wholesale rate.

System Offset Notes

10 kW for residential

25kW for commercial

Alternative Sizing Not Allowed

SLD Reqs: Production Meter is required. Any standard 2S meter socket is approved.

Electric Service Reqs: If an inverter system is to operate during the loss of utility voltage, equipment designed for this type of operation (islanding) must be installed. An Automatic Transfer Switch to disconnect the utility source during islanded operation will be required. Inverters designed with separate outputs for grid-tie and off-grid operation will also be required.

Install Reqs: We install the socket, utility will provide and install the meter

Placards: A permanent and weatherproof sign indicating the location of the QF Generation Disconnect shall be clearly displayed at the point of service connection (generally at the customer meter). For QFs greater than 10 kW of capacity, a one-line electrical diagram and the names and current telephone numbers of at least two persons authorized to provide access to the QF, and who have authority to make decisions regarding the QF interconnection and operation, shall be included with or attached to the sign. This telephone listing shall be updated as needed to maintain its usefulness.