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Illinois Electric Cooperative

Illinois Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Net Excess Generation Notes

When electricity flows from the members generation into the cooperatives system, the cooperative shall credit the members monthly statement for the number of kWh's/month which are in excess of the members electric consumption at the retail rate (ranges from $0.0859-$0.0092 - based on kWh delivery from cooperative) 

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
0
System Size Restriction Type
No Restrictions
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Type
Percentage
Offset Value
110
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

Systems may not be sized over 110% of their previous 12 months usage, or they will not qualify for compensation for their excess power.

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

Placards

Per utility "With placards, we’re only concerned that they have identification that a PV system is present and interconnected, and the location of disconnects"

Electrical Stamp Required
0
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Website
link

Other details

Address ID
9392295
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Illinois 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.