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BPL - Butler Power and Light

New Jersey Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeAnnual
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0

Net metering & export

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

Excess kWh credits carry over from month to month until the end of the customer-generator's annualized period. At the end of a customer-generator's annualized period, the purchase of excess energy from the qualifying facility shall be based upon the Municipal Utility’s avoided cost. The avoided cost shall be inclusive of the cost of energy, including capacity costs. This is commonly known as the LEAC portion of the municipal rate.

Rebates Offered
1
Deregulated
0

Interconnection & taps

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

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
0
System Size Restriction Type
No Restrictions
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
N/A

Metering & disconnect

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

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

A Plot Plan showing, at a minimum, the location of the main breaker, metering location, location of the disconnect switch and the inverter/controller

for the Wind or PV System

SLD Reqs

A One-Line Diagram of the proposed installation.

Electric Service Reqs

All systems must have an outdoor, visible, and lockable disconnect switch which can be used to isolate the generation system from the Utility. This disconnect switch must be accessible to Utility personnel at all times and preferably located at the electric service meter location. The disconnect switch shall be a general duty type safety switch with visible break and shall be lockable in the open or off

position. In accordance with the provisions of the NEC, a sign shall be provided by the Customer and shall be securely affixed to the disconnect switch or

immediately adjacent to it in accordance with the sample shown in Attachment D. If the disconnect switch is not directly adjacent to the meter, the location must be approved by the Utility and a second sign in accordance with the sample shown in Attachment D shall be provided by the Customer and shall be securely affixed immediately adjacent to the meter to indicate the location of the disconnect switch. If the installation has more than one disconnect switch, each disconnect switch must be identified with its function.

Website
link
Phone
(973) 838-7208

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Address ID
131936
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with BPL - Butler Power and Light 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.