Egyptian Electric Cooperative

Illinois Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeAnnual
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Annual
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Other
Solar Export Value Notes
$0.0707 / kWh
Net Excess Generation Notes

1. If the amount of electricity used by the member during the billing period exceeds the amount of electricity produced by the member, the Cooperative shall charge the member for the difference of the energy component of the electricity supplied to and used by the member at the defined rate tariff for the energy the member would be charged if the member was not a Co-Generation Metering member.

2. If the amount of electricity produced by a member during the billing period exceeds the amount of electricity used by the member during that billing period, the Cooperative will carry over the excess as a credit using an export rate. The Cooperative shall continue to carry over any export rate credits earned and apply those credits to subsequent billing periods to offset any member energy consumption in those billing periods until all credits are used or until the end of the member selected annual period.

The utility offers a 1:1 net metering program, but is capped at 1%. The program is currently full and has moved to an export rate.

Rebates Offered
Yes
Deregulated
Yes

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
No
Load Taps Allowed
No
Tap Criteria


Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
40
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Offset Calc Tool
N/A

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs

A 200A disconnect for the service must be installed at the meter

Electric Service Reqs
  • Breakers at the metering point location do not constitute as the “visible, lockable disconnect” that is required.
Install Reqs
  • If there is a current EECA pedestal at the service location, members will be required to build a meter structure to EECA specifications. The coop will remove the pedestal.
  • If tying (connecting) into a meter on an EECA pole, installers must go underground and come up in the bottom of the disconnect. No generation associated equipment may be installed on an EECA pole.
  • When installing a ground mount PV system, solar panels shall not be located within 10 feet of any primary underground electric services.
  • Installers shall be present upon final interconnection inspection (witness test) with EECA. At this time EECA personnel will set the net & production meters.
Site Plan Notes


Electrical Diagram Notes

A sample line diagram is in the database files section

Website
link
Phone
(800) 606-1505

Other details

Revision Required
No
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Egyptian Electric Cooperative 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.