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Farmers Electric Company - ID

Idaho 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
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

For any billing month during which excess energy exceeds the member’s usage in total, producing a net credit, the respective energy charges for the month shall be zero. Credits shall not offset the facilities charge for the applicable rate schedule. Excess energy not used in the current billing month to reduce billed kilowatt-hour usage shall be accumulated and used to reduce usage in future months; however, any accumulated excess energy not used to reduce billed kilowatt-hour usage shall be reset to zero each May 1.

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
1

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
0
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
20
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Type
Combination
Offset Value
100
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Utility Disconnect Switch

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Standard

SLD Reqs

Standard

Electric Service Reqs

UL 1741, IEEE 929, IEEE 1547

Install Reqs

AC Disconnect Required

Placards

Warning Label

  • Must install a permanent warning label in a conspicuous place in close proximity to the electric meter or on the meter base notifying that there is a generator.
  • Shall also place a warning label on the isolation devise
Electrical Stamp Required
0
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0

Other details

Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Farmers Electric Company - ID 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.