Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed

1

NEM Type

Annual

TOU Utility

0

Post Solar Billing Method

Net Metering

Solar Export Type

Fixed kWh

Net Excess Generation Notes

Net Metering allows owners of on-site solar or wind system to spin their meters backwards, effectively "storing" excess energy on the grid. A common misconception is that the electricity generated by a solar or wind system needs to be stored in a battery. While this is possible, current technology does not make it very cost effective.

With Net Metering, a building receives power from both the cooperative and the Member's solar or wind system. When solar or wind generation exceeds the building's electricity requirement, the excess is "stored" on the grid, spinning your meter backwards. When your renewable energy is not generating enough electricity for the building requirements, your cooperative supplies the power needed.

Rebates Offered

1

Deregulated

1

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

25

System Size Restriction Type

AC kW

System Size Battery Included

0

System Size Includes Existing Systems

0

Offset Value

0

Offset Calculation Period

0

Industry Standard Watts Sqft

2

System Offset Notes

• Within a calendar year, the solar system generation cannot exceed the customer's total annual energy requirement.

Offset Calc Tool

Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required

No

AC Disconnect Required

Yes

AC Disconnect Labeling

Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect

Allowed Meter Adapter

None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

• The disconnect switch should be located externally to the equipment package and must be accessible to and lockable by EDU personnel, within an acceptable distance of the meter as determined by the EDU, at either the primary voltage level, which may include load-break cutouts, switches, and elbows, or at the secondary voltage level, which may include a secondary breaker or switch.

SLD Reqs

• The line diagram is required to show the protection and controls, disconnection devices, nameplate rating of each device, power factor rating, and transformer connections.

Electric Service Reqs

• If the customer connects a backup generator directly to the customer’s wiring to serve any load on the customer’s site, he shall utilize a double-throw transfer switch in order to ensure that no power is fed back onto the Cooperative’s distribution system. This is a critical safety requirement. 

Placards

• The switch must be clearly labeled as a DR disconnect switch.

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD

0

ESID Num Req SLD 3LD

0

Website

link

Phone

(800) 445-4840

Other details

Restrict Inspection

0

Revision Required

0

Mod Swap Requires Planset

1

Address ID

1652815

Express Planset Eligible

Yes