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Berkeley Electric Cooperative

South Carolina Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps Allowed1
Load Taps Allowed1

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Fixed kWh
Solar Export Rate
0.06
Net Excess Generation Notes

Excess generation credited 5.56 cents per kWh, with this price update each year on/or about March 1st.

Rebates Offered
0
Allows Standby
1

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
1
Load Taps Allowed
1
Tap Criteria

Taps are allowed long as they are not located within utility equipment (IE in the utility meter base).

Taps will require a service shutoff and should trigger electrical review.

Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
0
System Size Restriction Type
No Restrictions
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Type
Percentage
Offset Value
100
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

Due to our wholesale power agreement, we are limiting the size solar PV connected to the annual kWh use divided by 1,800 for the AC kW size or the average monthly kWh use/150.

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs

AC Disconnect shall connect into member's breaker panel and NOT into the meter base.

AC Disconnect shall be in close proximity to the meter base. (Recommended to be withing 10')

Website
link
Phone
(800) 327-9615

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
164639
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Berkeley 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.