CHEC - Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative

North Carolina Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedNo
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
No
NEM Type
Monthly
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Net Excess Generation Notes

We offer two ways to meter a solar array on Hatteras Island. The member can have the array metered separately from the house and sell 100% of the energy to CHEC at the wholesale rate. Right now that is around 3.5 cents/kwh. The more popular choice is to meter the array through the existing meter and use what they produce to offset their monthly bill. With this option, they are getting the retail rate (around 14.5 cents/kwh) but we do not compensate for any excess that is put back on the grid.

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No

Interconnection & taps

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

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
0
System Size Restriction Type
No Restrictions
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

If the system is more than 25kW, you will be put in touch with our statewide G&T, North Carolina’s Electric Cooperative and will be required to sign an agreement with them.

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Install Reqs

Member shall install a manual load-break disconnect switch with a clear visible indication of switch position between Cooperative’s electric system and Member’s Generator. The Isolation Device shall be installed as specified in the Interconnection Standard.

Placards

Member shall install 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 Cooperative personnel to read the electric meter. Member shall also place a warning label on the Isolation Device. Cooperative will provide the

warning labels to Member. The warning labels must be in place before the Generator can be interconnected with Cooperative’s system.

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Website
link
Phone
(252) 995-5616

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with CHEC - Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative 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.