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Lower Valley Energy

Idaho Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeAnnual
Supply Side Taps Allowed0
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Annual
TOU Utility
0
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
0
Deregulated
0

Interconnection & taps

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

System size & offset

System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Inverter Oversize Restrictions
0
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
Meter Spot Process

TDR Process Call utility to schedule TDR

TDR - Who to

TDR - Applications/Documents Req N/A

TDR - ETA of notice required for request 24 hours

TDR - Who can schedule? Does not matter

TDR - ETA of Utility Scheduling TDR 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. See SLD Sample

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

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Address ID
283876
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
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.