Fairfield Electric Cooperative, Inc.

South Carolina Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

Spot something wrong?

Tariffs and interconnection rules move often. If something here is out of date or missing, tell us and we'll fix it.

Report a correction
Net Metering AllowedNo
NEM TypeMonthly
Supply Side Taps AllowedNo
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
No
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
No
Deregulated
No
Allows Standby
Yes

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Supply Side Taps Allowed
No
Line Taps Allowed
No
Load Taps Allowed
No
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
6
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Inverter Oversize Restrictions
Yes
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
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

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
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.