Lower Valley Energy

Idaho Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Annual
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

We bank all extra they produce over usage each month and pay back at our cost closing the account to zero on January 1st. If the electricity generated by the Customer exceeds that supplied by LVE, then the Customer shall be paid by LVE for the amount of excess kilowatt-hours generated by Customer over that supplied by LVE

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

Allow net metering up to 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

Shows design and components

SLD Reqs

Standard one line diagram for solar projects. One-Line Drawings, with design and components list

AC Disconnect must be within 3 feet of the meter base.

Install Reqs

An approved meter base is required for the net meter. If the customer installs a separate meter in their system that will fall under the jurisdiction of the city electrical inspector.

Placards

Placards required by NEC

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Website
link
Phone
(307) 887-4509
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Lower Valley Energy 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.