Idaho Power (OR)
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Report a correctionNet metering & export
- Net Metering Allowed
- Yes
- NEM Type
- Annual
- TOU Utility
- Yes
- Post Solar Billing Method
- Net Metering
- Net Excess Generation Notes
Currently, customers who do not generate enough energy to cover their needs pay the same retail rates for power they use as Idaho Power’s standard service customers, while customers who generate more electricity than they need in a month receive an energy credit measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). The credit carries forward to offset the customers’ energy needs in future months.
- Rebates Offered
- No
- Deregulated
- No
- Allows Standby
- No
Interconnection & taps
- Approval Req To Install
- Yes
- Supply Side Taps Allowed
- Yes
- Line Taps Allowed
- Yes
- Load Taps Allowed
- Yes
- Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
- 0
- Meter Aggregation Allowed
- Yes
System size & offset
- System Size Restrictions
- 25
- System Size Restriction Type
- AC kW
- System Size Battery Included
- Yes
- System Size Includes Existing Systems
- No
- Offset Type
- No Restrictions
- Offset Value
- 0
- Offset Calculation Period
- 0
- Industry Standard Watts Sqft
- 2
- System Size Justification
- Load Justification
- System Offset Notes
25 kW AC for Residential and Small General Service;
100 kW AC for Large Commercial, Industrial, and Irrigation.
AC-coupled battery systems count toward total system size.
- Offset Calc Tool
- PV Watts
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
See Customer Generation IX Standards in file
- SLD Reqs
Idaho Power also requires an AC disconnect switch on the customer’s side of the meter.
Line-side tap located behind meter. Connecting before the main disconnect will keep production online with main disconnect off. If tap is located in meter base, there must be adequate wiring space and load-side lugs or connectors must be listed for this purpose.
- Install Reqs
The switch shall be located within 10-feet of the service meter and be accessible to Idaho Power employees at all times. If the switch cannot be located within 10-feet of the service meter or is not visible from the meter, a permanent placard at the service meter location must be provided that gives clear directions to the disconnect location. Draw-out or other types of disconnects are not acceptable.
- Website
- link
- Phone
- (800) 632-6605