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MT - Flathead Electric Coop Inc. (South Central Montana area)

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

Net metering & export

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

The member’s meter measures the electricity the member uses from the utility system less the electricity the member’s system puts back. The excess electricity produced is fed into the utility’s grid and credit is given to the member at the retail rate. At the end of the month, if the member has generated more electricity than they used, the utility credits (banks) the net kilowatt-hours produced, offsetting used energy. Accumulated energy credits expire at termination of service or transfer of service to another member without any compensation. Credit for energy may only be taken as a per kWh credit against Member’s monthly billed energy usage.

Rebates Offered
0
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
50
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Type
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
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
ConnectDER

Plans & docs

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
1
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(406) 751-4478

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
7940063
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with MT - Flathead Electric Coop Inc. (South Central Montana area) 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.