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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Annual
TOU Utility
1
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
N/A
Net Excess Generation Notes
  • On a monthly basis, excess kwh’s will be rolled over to the next month for future use at the member’s applicable rate. A member’s minimum bill will be the associated fixed service & facility charge for that member’s rate.
  • On an annual basis (expressed in an Apr - Mar period), a member that continues to have excess generation will be cashed out at the wholesale energy rate.
Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
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
25
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Type
Percentage
Offset Value
200
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Utility Specific Adjustments
  • For New Homes Sizing Method: Please see the "USE FOR UP SQ FOOTAGE - 2018 CO Residential New Estimator Table.pdf" attached in files
System Size Justification
Load Justification
System Offset Notes


Offset Calc Tool
N/A

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-PM-Disco-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Production Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Meter Spot Required
1
Meter Spot Process
  • Schedule 3 days ahead for a disconnect for MPUs.
  • No forms need to be filled out.
Allowed Meter Adapter
ConnectDER

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs
  • AC Disconnect must be on building's exterior
SLD Reqs
  • If the project includes MPU, minimum Type 2 SPD must be installed.
  • Label Production Meter: RINGLESS 200A AMI PRODUCTION METER
  • 200A Production Meter requires #6 Wire Minimum on the Line and Load Side.
  • Only one Production Meter allowed per house/property.
  • Battery: Inv > AMI PRODUCTION METER > Gateway > AC Disconnect > POI
Electric Service Reqs

Surge Protection Requirements

  • NEC 2020 §230.67 requires Type 1 or Type 2 surge-protective devices (SPD) for all new or replaced electrical equipment.
  • If the project includes an MPU, a minimum Type 2 SPD must be installed.
Install Reqs


Electrical Stamp Required
0
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
303-637-1390

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
108066
Express Planset Eligible
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with United Power 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.