Albemarle Electric Membership Corporation

North Carolina Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

Net Metering Allowed1

Line Taps Allowed0

Load Taps Allowed0

Net metering & export

SLD Reqs: The one-line diagram should include the project owner’s name, project name, project address, model numbers and nameplate sizes of equipment, including number and nameplate electrical size information for solar panels, inverters, wind turbines, disconnect switches, latitude and longitude of the project location, and tilt angle and orientation of the photovoltaic array for solar projects.
The diagram should also depict the metering arrangement required whether installed on the customer side of an existing meter (“net metering/billing”) or directly connected to the grid through a new or separate delivery point requiring a separate meter.
List of adjustable set points for the protective equipment or software should be included on the electrical one-line drawing.
This one-line diagram must be signed and stamped by a licensed Professional Engineer if the Generating Facility is larger than 50kW.

Install Reqs: The Cooperative may require the interconnection Customer to install a manual load- break disconnect switch or safety switch as a clear visible indication of switch position between the Cooperative System and the interconnection Customer. The switch must have padlock provisions for locking in the open position. The switch must be visible to, and accessible to Cooperative personnel. The switch must be in close proximity to, and on the Interconnection Customer's side of the point of electrical interconnection with the Cooperative's system. The switch must be labeled "Generator Disconnect Switch." The switch may isolate the Interconnection Customer and its associated load from the Cooperative's System or disconnect only the Generator from the Cooperative's System and will be accessible to the Cooperative at all times. The Cooperative, in its sole discretion, determines if the switch is suitable and necessary.