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Fairfield Electric Cooperative, Inc.

South Carolina Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed0
NEM TypeMonthly
Supply Side Taps Allowed0
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
0
NEM Type
Monthly
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Fixed kWh
Solar Export Rate
0.04
Net Excess Generation Notes

The cumulative kWh delivered to the member will be metered separately from the kWh received to the grid from the member. All delivered kWh will be charged according to the applicable rate schedule. Received energy for that billing period will be credited by an amount per kilowatt-hour at the Cooperative’s Value of Renewable Generation as determined in accordance with exhibit.

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
0
Allows Standby
1

Interconnection & taps

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

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
6
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Inverter Oversize Restrictions
1
System Offset Notes

Max size 6 kW AC, or 7 to 7.5 kW DC

Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
Meter Spot Process

TDR Process. Call 3 business days minimum

TDR - Who to

TDR - Applications/Documents Req N/A

TDR - ETA of notice required for request 3 business days

TDR - Who can schedule? Customer/ Does not matter

TDR - ETA of Utility Scheduling TDR N/A

Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs

All equipment, disconnect location, inverter source of power, the panels and their quantity.

Install Reqs

No meter socket required. Utility installs a special meter in the existing meter base.

Website
link
Phone
(803) 754-0153

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
165044
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Fairfield Electric Cooperative, Inc. 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.