Pacific Power (OR)

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed

1

NEM Type

Annual

TOU Utility

1

Post Solar Billing Method

Net Metering

Net Excess Generation Notes

• For net metering systems, the kilowatt-hours (kWh) that you over produce, if any, will be on your bill statement. If you have excess over production, it will apply to future billings within the annual period.
• Net Metering is only available for projects under 25kW.

Rebates Offered

0

Deregulated

0

Allows Standby

0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install

Yes

Interconnection Level

2

Supply Side Taps Allowed

1

Line Taps Allowed

1

Load Taps Allowed

1

Tap Criteria

• Line side taps allowed, but not in meter can

Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size

0

Meter Aggregation Allowed

1

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions

25

System Size Restriction Type

DC kW

System Size Battery Included

0

System Size Includes Existing Systems

1

Offset Type

No Restrictions

Offset Value

0

Offset Calculation Period

0

Industry Standard Watts Sqft

2

Utility Specific Adjustments

TSRF measures sunlight a site receives over a year.

• To qualify for solar incentives: on-site TSRF ≥75% (Solmetric or similar).
• To qualify for solar incentives: remote TSRF ≥80% (Aurora or similar).

System Offset Notes

Offset Calc Tool

PV Watts

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

Meter Spot Process

• TDR Process: Once the application is approved, you can to schedule a temp disconnect to complete work on the panel. No fee unless it is done outside of business hours. ETA on the request and scheduling would depend on the workload at the local office.
• 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

Tesla Backup Switch,ConnectDER

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

All Projects

• See “Site Plan Sample” in Files.
• AC disconnect must be within 10 ft of the utility meter.
• Trenching may be needed for meters on pedestals or poles; check with local branch.
• If AC disconnect is on a pole/pedestal, add another AC disconnect for the inverter.
• Show ETO tilt and orientation for each solar array.
• Indicate TSRF measurement locations.
• Label the utility meter on the site plan.

Battery Projects

• Include local disconnect.
• Include dedicated AC disconnect near the utility meter and a transfer switch.
• AC disconnect must be within 10 ft of the utility meter.

SLD Reqs

All Projects

• See “SLD Sample” in Files.
• AC disconnect required for generation systems producing >30 amps.
• Show voltage drop calculations; ETO wiring/voltage drop must be ≤2%.

Battery Projects

• Include local disconnect.
• Include dedicated AC disconnect and transfer switch (or equivalent) in the diagram.

Install Reqs

Placards

• Reference “Placard Sample” and “Site Placard Examples - Pacific Power” in Files.
• Meter base sign: “Parallel Generation On Site”.
• AC disconnect sign: “Manual Disconnect for Parallel Generation”.
• If multiple AC disconnects, add count: “1 of 3”, “2 of 3”, etc.

Electrical Stamp Required

0

Equipment Approvals

California Energy Commission

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD

0

ESID Num Req SLD 3LD

0

Site Plan Notes

All Jobs [AC Disconnect to be within 10ft of Utility Meter]

Label Page Notes

• On the meter base: “Parallel Generation On Site”
• On the AC disconnect switch: “Manual Disconnect for Parallel Generation”

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [AC Disconnect to be within 10ft of Utility Meter]

Website

link

Phone

(800) 625-6078

Other details

Restrict Inspection

0

Address ID

282008

Express Planset Eligible

Yes