Groton Utilities (CT)

Connecticut Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

“The APS [Alternative Power Source] customer shall be billed the monthly service charge, energy charge for delivered kWh, purchased power adjustment for delivered kWh, transmission cost adjustment for delivered kWh, demand charge (if applicable), T&D charge for the customer’s complete facility electric requirements kWh, and any other charges as mandated by Federal, State and/or Local regulators. The customer shall be credited the energy charge, purchased power adjustment and transmission adjustment for all kWh received from the customer. The customer credits will cease in the event that the customer is a net generator within any 12 month period.”

Rebates Offered
No
Allows Standby
No

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
Yes
Load Taps Allowed
No
Tap Criteria

Line side of main breaker must immediately be protected by new overcurrent device

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
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-Disco-PM-POI
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

General site plan of the proposed installation

SLD Reqs

Meter Orientation = Over/Under

Solar wired to top of PV meter, bottom toward POI.

Line diagram must show that both Utility meter and Solar meter are lever bypass

Install Reqs

Category 1 and 2 Installations: The electric service shall bemetered for revenue purposes primarily using two watt-hourmeters with detents or, if feasible, one two-channel, electronic,solid state meter that is capable of measuring bi-directional powerflow.

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Website
link
Phone
(860) 446-4092
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Groton Utilities (CT) 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.