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MSC of the City of New Castle

Delaware Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
Fixed kWh
Solar Export Rate
0.12
Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
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
Combination
Offset Value
110
Offset Calculation Basis
Average
Offset Calculation Period
24
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

System need to be under 25 kW for Residential, 500 kW for Non-Residential, 100 KW for Farm

25 kw for residential, 110% of last 2 years consumption

Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
Meter Spot Process

A bi-directional watt-hour electric meter will be installed at the Customer’s location to measure the energy consumed and the energy delivered to the MSC system. The MSC will furnish, install, maintain, and own all metering equipment.

Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Placards

The Generator Owner will install a warning label in a conspicuous place on their electric meter or meter box to notify the Company personnel that there is a generator source installed on the load side of the meter. The warning label shall not be placed in a location that would interfere with the ability of Company personnel to read the electric meter. The Company will provide the warning label to the Generator Owner. The warning label must be placed before the generation can be interconnected.

Website
link
Phone
(302) 323-2330

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Address ID
211337
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with MSC of the City of New Castle 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.