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Lynches River Electric Cooperative, Inc.

South Carolina Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

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

"We do allow residential solar connects here and currently offer a 1:1 Kwh bill credit for returned usage. Bear in mind that while we do currently offer that rate, we have initiated a rate study for the value of solar, and at some point, in the future (ETA unknown) the rate for all customers may change."

Rebates Offered
0
Allows Standby
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
20
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Type
Combination
Offset Value
100
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Utility Disconnect Switch
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Standard

SLD Reqs

SLD must show connection to meter and equipment (Standard)

Placards

Warning Label: Customer will install a permanent warning label in a conspicuous place in close proximity to the electric meter or on the meter base to notify that there is a generator installed on the load side of the meter. The warning label shall not be placed in a location that would interfere with the ability to read the electric meter. Customer shall also place a warning label on the Isolation Device. Company will provide the warning labels to Customer.  


Disconnect: The switch must be labeled “Generator Disconnect Switch”.

Electrical Stamp Required
0
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Website
link
Phone
(843) 672-6111

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Address ID
165112
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Lynches River 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.