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The Energy Cooperative

Ohio Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeAnnual
Supply Side Taps Allowed0
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Annual
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Net Excess Generation Notes

The meter on the facility is changed to an electronic meter that records the power the member draws off the grid and the amount of power the member generates back on to the grid. The two readings are used to determine the billing.

The Cooperative bills the Member for the energy supplied by the Cooperative over and above the energy supplied by the Member. This process occurs during each billing period according to the Cooperative’s applicable retail rate schedule.

If/when the energy supplied by the Member exceeds the energy supplied by the Cooperative during a billing period, the monthly charge and/or minimum bill of the retail rate schedule shall be billed by the Cooperative. If the energy placed on to the grid is greater than the amount drawn from the grid, the excess energy shall be credited at an avoided cost rate

Rebates Offered
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Supply Side Taps Allowed
0
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

No more than 120% of the member's yearly usage. The system cannot be larger than 25kW.

Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
Meter Spot Process

TDR Process Call member services

TDR - Who to

TDR - Applications/Documents Req N/A

TDR - ETA of notice required for request 48 hours

TDR - Who can schedule? Does not matter

TDR - ETA of Utility Scheduling TDR N/A

Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs

Installation, at the Member’s expense, of a visible break disconnect switch is required. The switch must be lockable and located within three (3) feet from the Cooperative’s meter, and must be properly labeled as “Utility Disconnect Switch”.

Install Reqs

You are only required to install the meter socket as the meter will already installed, we just need to program it for net metering once the solar installation is complete.

Placards

The AC disconnect switch must be labeled "UTILITY DISCONNECT SWITCH".

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Website
link
Phone
(800) 255-6815

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
0
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
299869
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with The Energy 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.