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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Annual
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

Excess energy received from the customer is credited to the customer's account at the applicable generation component of the customer's rate schedule.

Rebates Offered
1
Deregulated
1

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Supply Side Taps Allowed
1
Line Taps Allowed
1
Load Taps Allowed
1
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
1

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
50
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Type
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

System size is based on AC inverter size. Residential limit is 50 kW.

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

- Property layout, street access, North arrow (with proper orientation), and nearest cross streets in each direction. Indicate direction of nearest cross street if impractical to show on drawing.

- Ground mounts must show clearances, setbacks, details of surrounding structures (especially how they cross utility's facilities), and route and length of electrical connections from installation to main premises.

- Location of AC disconnect

- Location of generation, inverter, storage and associated electrical equipment

- Location of service transformer

SLD Reqs

Identify utility meter, inverter, generation source and storage (battery) equipment.

Indicate DC and AC ratings of any generation source.

Indicate AC rating of the inverter.

Identify make and model of the Utility AC Disconnect and note that it is lockable with a visible break.

Identify POI.

Line side taps are allowed but not in meter can.


No attachments by the customer or the customer’s agent are permitted to Company-owned meters, meter circuits, or ancillary meter devices. The following are considered unauthorized connections when not made, installed, or performed by a Company employee or an authorized representative of the Company:

• Any adapter placed between the revenue meter and meter socket

• Attachments or connections to the potential or current circuits of transformer rated revenue meters

• Any connection inside the meter socket

Install Reqs

The utility will replace its existing meter with a bi-directional one.

Website
link
Phone
(800) 720-3600

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Address ID
189374
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Penn Power 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.