Amherst Utilities Department

Ohio Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedNo
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
No
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Fixed kWh
Solar Export Rate
0.0931
Solar Export Value Notes
Updates annually
Net Excess Generation Notes

The net monthly payment to Customer for power supplied to Utility by the small power production facility shall be equal to the kilowatt-hours of energy supplied by the small power production facility multiplied by Utility's average power supply costs for the calendar year immediately preceding the month in which the power is delivered to Utility by the small power production facility. Annual true up in January.

Rebates Offered
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 Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes
  • Maximum system size: 10.00 kW
  • Limited to 100% of the customer's historical peak load in kW

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
  • AC Disconnect must be accessible to the utility 24/7
Website
link
Phone
(440) 988-4224
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Amherst Utilities Department 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.