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Florida Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeAnnual
Supply Side Taps AllowedYes
Line Taps AllowedYes
Load Taps AllowedYes
MPU Rules<p><br></p>
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Annual
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
N/A
Net Excess Generation Notes
  • Customer net excess generation (NEG) is carried forward as a kilowatt-hour credit to customers’ next bill for up to 12 months.
  • At the end of the 12 month billing period, the utility pays the customer for any remaining NEG at the utility’s avoided-cost rate, typically $.02-$.04/kWh.
Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No
Allows Standby
Yes

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Supply Side Taps Allowed
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
Yes
Load Taps Allowed
Yes
Tap Criteria
  • No tap in meter can


MPU Rules


Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
No

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
Percentage
Offset Value
115
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Utility Specific Adjustments
  • If the system size exceeds 115% of the customer’s last 12 months of usage, a Load Justification Form is required; EV chargers require proof and cannot use a Load Justification Form
  • For new construction, a load calculation must be included in the permit package
  • If there is no historical usage, use previous occupant usage data or PV Watts
System Size Justification
Load Justification
System Offset Notes


Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs


SLD Reqs

Include three line diagram and single line diagram in planset.

Electric Service Reqs


Placards


Electrical Stamp Required
No
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Site Plan Notes

All Jobs [PV DISCONNECTING MEANS WILL BE INSTALLED ADJECENT TO FPL METER AND HAVE 24/7 ACCESS TO FPL PERSONNEL]

Label Page Notes


Cover Page Notes


Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [PV DISCONNECTING MEANS WILL BE INSTALLED ADJECENT TO FPL METER AND HAVE 24/7 ACCESS TO FPL PERSONNEL]

Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(888) 988-8249

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with FPL - Florida Power & Light 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.