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Owatonna Public Utilities

Minnesota 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
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

Net metering is done on the billing cycle. The average retail rate that we pay during a bill that a customer net-exports, for 2024, is $0.12487/kWh

Rebates Offered
1
Deregulated
0
Allows Standby
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
0
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
40
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

Systems below 40 kW AC doesn't have any offset requirement.


If the system is over 40 kW AC, then it must be sized to not go over 120% offset of their historical usage.

Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-Disco-PM-POI
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

AC disconnect verbiage: "24/7, unescorted and readily accessible"

SLD Reqs

Wiring of the production meter must be shown: (wires from solar to line side of production meter - load side to POI)


AC disconnect verbiage: "24/7, unescorted and readily accessible"

Install Reqs

Production Meter must have a lever bypass


Utility Meter must have a lever bypass, if it doesn't it'll be the customer/contractor's responsibility to upgrade the meter socket.

Placards

If installing multiple AC disconnect, install placard with (1 of x, 2 of x and etc ).

For variance request - must install Site Map placard

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
1
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Website
link
Phone
(507) 451-2480

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
9780447
Express Planset Eligible
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Owatonna Public Utilities 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.