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Valley Rural Electric Cooperative

Pennsylvania Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeAnnual
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

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

The Cooperative shall credit an AES each month for the avoided cost of wholesale power of all kilowatt-hours transferred onto the Cooperative’s system. Avoided cost $0.0958kWh

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
1

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
0
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
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 Type
Percentage
Offset Value
110
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes


Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-PM-Disco-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Production Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Standard

SLD Reqs

Production meter required. Example meter diagram uploaded to files section

Electric Service Reqs
  • Production meter required
  • AC Disconnect required
Install Reqs
  • System must be installed to meet the C2-2002 NES Code or other applicable code requirements for clearances.
  • System must meet all IEEE 1547-2003, IEEE 929-2000 and UL 1741-2001
Placards
  • If the PM is not located at the disconnect, place the following placard "CAUTION - SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM CONNECTED" (Example located in the meter diagram uploaded to the files section)
Electrical Stamp Required
1
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Website
link
Phone
(814) 643-2650

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Address ID
190273
Express Planset Eligible
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Valley Rural Electric 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.