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BEMC - Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation

North Carolina Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeAnnual
Supply Side Taps Allowed0
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0

Net metering & export

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

"The nameplate rating of the Renewable Generation shall not exceed the lesser of the Member's estimated maximum annual kilowatt demand or 10 kW


Interconnection Facilities Charge: $5.00 per month, plus the Facilities Charge applicable to the rate schedule under which the Member purchases energy from the Cooperative


In the event the Excess Energy exceeds the delivered energy at the end of the billing month, the Excess Energy shall be accumulated and used to reduce the Member's billed usage in future months. Each year, in the billing month that includes usage incurring on June 30th, the Cooperative will reset the accumulated Excess Energy to zero and pay the Member for any accumulated Excess Energy at the kWh rate the Member is being billed for the energy delivered, provided the Member's Renewable Generator is registered with the North Carolina Utilities Commission using NCRETS and the Member agrees to assign all Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and all environmental attributes associated with the Renewable Generation to the Cooperative.


The Cooperative will furnish, install, own, and maintain metering to measure the kilowatt-hours delivered by the Cooperative to the Member, and if applicable, the kilowatt demand.The Member's service may be metered with: (a) a single, bidirectional meter, which records independently the flow of electricity in each direction through the meter; or (b) at the Cooperative's option, two meters, equipped to prevent reverse registration, one which will measure the energy delivered by the Cooperative to the Member, and the other which will measure the energy delivered by the Member to the Cooperative."

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
0

Interconnection & taps

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

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
10
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
System Offset Notes

10KW AC is max period

For interconnection of a proposed Generating Facility to a radial distribution circuit, the aggregated generation on the circuit, including the proposed Generating Facility, shall not exceed 15% of the line section annual peak load as most recently measured at the substation.

Offset Calc Tool
PV Watts

Metering & disconnect

Meter Spot Process

Temporary Disconnect Reconnect Process (TDR) Unless you are changing the meter back for upgrade of service you should not need a disconnect. If you do you will need to schedule with us 36 hours ahead.

TDR - Who to

TDR - Applications/Documents Req N/A

TDR - ETA of notice required for request 36 hours

TDR - Who can schedule? Does not matter

TDR - ETA of Utility Scheduling TDR N/A

Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs

One-line diagram of the generation system showing:

i. The generator installation

ii. Transfer switch/switchgear

iii. Service entrance

iv. Lockable and visible disconnect

v. Protection and metering CTs and VTs

vi. Protective relaying and generator control system



No Production Meter Required

Install Reqs

We do not allow “bugs” or Polaris connectors. You will need a branch circuit from the breaker box.


In order for BEMC to complete their compliance testing, they require the system in production mode.

Placards

Owner/Operator will install and maintain a permanent warning label in a conspicuous place in close proximity to the electric meter or on the meter base to notify them personnel that there is a generator installed on the load side of the meter. The warning label shall not be placed in a location that would interfere with the ability of BEMC personnel to read the electric meter. Owner/Operator shall also place a warning label on the Isolation Device.

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Website
link
Phone
(910) 754-4391

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
158989
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with BEMC - Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation 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.