Clearwater Power

Idaho Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeMonthly
Supply Side Taps AllowedNo
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Monthly
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

"Net metering describes any electrical energy generated at your account that is surplus to the electrical usage at that account. This electricity flows into the Cooperative’s system and is used to serve other members. Your meter will record the difference between the electricity you buy from Clearwater Power Company (CPC) and the electricity you generate using your renewable generating equipment.


Customer-generated power is then credited at the applicable rate in kilowatt-hours (kWh) at a 1:1 ratio. These credits are applied in the billing period following the billing period of production."

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Supply Side Taps Allowed
No
Line Taps Allowed
No
Load Taps Allowed
No
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
No

System size & offset

System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Inverter Oversize Restrictions
No
System Offset Notes

Residential does not exceed 25kW

Offset Calc Tool
PV Watts

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Standard

SLD Reqs

An approved external lockable disconnecting device capable of isolating the net-metering facility from the Cooperative’s system shall be provided by the Member and shall be readily accessible to Cooperative personnel at all times. The disconnecting device shall be located within ten (10) feet of the Member’s meter and be clearly marked “Generator Disconnect Switch

Install Reqs

The disconnecting device shall be located within ten (10) feet of the Member’s meter and be clearly marked “Generator Disconnect Switch”.

Placards

Placards required by NEC

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Website
link
Phone
(208) 743-1501
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Clearwater 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.