SUB - Springfield Utility Board

Oregon Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Rate Approx
0.03493
Net Excess Generation Notes

Any excess energy generated by the customer and supplied to SUB's system shall be valued based upon the Avoided Cost Rate. If during a billing cycle a customer has provided excess energy, the customer shall be billed for appropriate monthly charges, as determined by SUB, and shall receive a credit on their billing statement for such excess energy at the applicable Avoided Cost Rate. 


Before 6/14/2023: 1:1

6/14/2023: 3.493 cents per kWh


Once enrolled in the Net Metering Program, the customer cannot join other programs (Low Income, Average Pay, etc.). If they are enrolled in another program, they’ll have to leave that program before they can apply for the Net Metering Program.

Rebates Offered
No

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
No
Load Taps Allowed
No
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
No

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
200
System Size Restriction Type
DC kW
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

Up to 200 kW

Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

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
  • Major electrical component locations must be shown and labeled. Major electrical components include panels, inverters, disconnects, batteries, etc.
  • The AC disconnect must be accessible to the utility 24/7
  • The AC disconnect must be visible from the utility meter
SLD Reqs
  • Must show including metering points in relation to SUB's electrical system and the customer's generating system location
Install Reqs
  • The system complies with all the latest applicable National Electric Code (NEC) requirements, building codes
  • Provide space for metering equipment and meter base as per SUB requirements. The system must have a manual disconnect switch that is clearly visible from the meter and SUB shall have access to the manual disconnect switch. The manual disconnect switch shall provide a visible open-connection between customers generation and SUB’s source. The manual disconnect switch shall be lockable only in the open position. 
  • The customer’s over-current device at the service panel shall be marked to indicate power source and connection to SUB’s distribution system. 
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Website
link
Phone
(541) 746-8451

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with SUB - Springfield Utility Board 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.