SMECO - Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative

Maryland Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeMonthly
Supply Side Taps AllowedYes
Line Taps AllowedYes
Load Taps AllowedYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Rebates Offered
Yes
Deregulated
Yes
Allows Standby
Yes

Interconnection & taps

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

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
200
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

200%

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

Battery:

ESS disconnect required

SLD Reqs

Battery:

ESS disconnect required

Website
link
Phone
(888) 440-3311

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with SMECO - Southern Maryland 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.