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South Central Power Company

Ohio Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed0
NEM TypeN/A
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0
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AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
0
NEM Type
N/A
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Value Notes
will be purchased by Buckeye power @ Avoided cost
Net Excess Generation Notes

The Power Company shall use an hourly kWh period to measure the Consumer’s net production. The net production output shall be measured by determining during each such period the production in kilowatt-hours (kWh) of the Electric Generating Facility in excess of the requirements of the Consumer’s electric consumer facilities. Any such output of the Electric Generating Facility in excess of the requirements of Consumer’s electric consuming facilities shall be sold to Buckeye Power, Inc. The Power Company shall bill the net electric usage pursuant to the Power Company’s applicable Net Billing Rate Schedule, and credit the net electric output at Buckeye’s purchase rate.

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
1
Allows Standby
1

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
0
MPU Rules
  • If removal of a meter is necessary during the interconnection installation, contact them Power at to schedule a temporary disconnect
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
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 Type
Combination
Offset Value
120
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Inverter Oversize Restrictions
0
System Offset Notes


Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Meter Spot Required
1
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs
  • The diagram must include the design on the member’s side of the meter, including a visible, lockable AC disconnect.

TAPS

  • South Central Power does not permit hard tapping or tap connectors of service entrance conductors prior to the first means of disconnect. If you choose to do a source-side connection, it may be established through approved bus lug connectors.
  • Prefers load-side interconnection
Electric Service Reqs


Placards

NEC standards

Electrical Stamp Required
0
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Website
link
Phone
(800) 282-5064

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
0
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
650526
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with South Central Power Company 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.