Jo-Carroll Energy (IL)

Illinois Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedNo
NEM TypeN/A
Line Taps AllowedYes
Load Taps AllowedYes
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
No
NEM Type
N/A
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Value Notes
Information updated monthly: https://jcecoop.com/solar-pv
Net Excess Generation Notes

Export Rate: utility will credit customer for each kWh they exported at avoided cost.


In the Geneseo area where power is supplied by Prairie Power Inc. (PPI), members installing solar PV arrays can only take advantage of avoided cost. Net metering is no longer available for new systems in JCE Co-op’s Geneseo service area. This avoided cost rate in the area served by PPI is set annually in January. For 2025 it is $0.0369500/kWh returned.


In the northern areas of our service territory where power is supplied by Dairyland, new applications after March 31, 2025 can only take advantage of avoided cost. Net metering is no longer available for new systems. This avoided cost rate in the area served by Dairyland is set monthly. The rate set in March 2025 is $0.02811.

Rebates Offered
Yes
Deregulated
No

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
Yes
Load Taps Allowed
Yes
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
No

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
0
System Size Restriction Type
No Restrictions
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
Percentage
Offset Value
100
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Must show proposed location of the DG system/DG Disconnect and show directory placard

SLD Reqs

One Line Diagram showing POT and all the following information at a minimum:

  1. Transformer size feeding the meter
  2. Meter form, voltage, class, phase and method of interconnection - If the meter has CTs and/or PTs denote that next to the meter.
  3. Any generators
  4. Any transfer switches, automatic of manual.
  5. Denote the size of the PV disconnects and overcurrent protective devices.
  6. Inverter and Panel types
  • If interconnecting by line tapping between the meter and the MSP (supply-side connection) denote the type of connectors being used to do so.
  • If interconnecting through the MSP (load-side connection), denote the size of the breaker that is being connected to.
Electric Service Reqs

AC Disconnect

Placards

Locational and appropriate warning label placard required

Electrical Stamp Required
No
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Website
link
Phone
(800) 858-5522

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Jo-Carroll Energy (IL) 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.