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City of Carlyle

Illinois Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeAnnual
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

For energy delivered by the utility to the customer at the meter, as reflected in the meter reading, shall be billed at the appropriate utility full retail rate.

 

For any excess energy generated by the customer to the utility meter, a credit shall be created and applied to the customer's bill based upon the lesser of the full retail energy rate for the customer class and the avoided cost of energy.


Unused credits are applied to subsequent billing periods to offset usage kWh until all credits are used or the end of the annual billing period (April 30).

Rebates Offered
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
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
System Offset Notes
  • The system cannot be over 100% of the customer's historical usage in the last 36 months
Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

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
  • AC Disconnect must be accessible to the utility 24/7
Website
link
Phone
(618) 594-5215

Other details

Address ID
1161439
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with City of Carlyle 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.