Goodhue County Coop Elec Assoc

Minnesota Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
N/A
Net Excess Generation Notes

Net Energy shall be the difference between all kWh’s supplied to the QF by the Cooperative and those generated by the QF which are fed back into the Cooperative’s distribution system as surplus energy during the month. The QF shall be billed under the Cooperative’s standard applicable rate schedule based on the amount of net energy delivered to the QF. The QF’s account with the Cooperative shall be credited based on the current rate schedule in effect for the class of customer to which the QF belongs at the time the net energy is received by the Cooperative. ($.1087 per kWh of Net Energy - Single Phase )

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No
Allows Standby
No

Interconnection & taps

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

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 Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Inverter Oversize Restrictions
No
System Offset Notes

No offset requirement up to 40 kW AC

Systems over 40 kW AC will have a 120% historical usage/offset requirement.

Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-Disco-PM-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Production Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Utility Disconnect Switch

Plans & docs

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
Yes
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(507) 732-5117

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Goodhue County Coop Elec Assoc 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.