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Rock Hill Electric Service

South Carolina Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeAnnual
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Annual
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
Fixed kWh
Solar Export Rate
0.04
Solar Export Value Notes
On-Peak Energy 4.244 ¢/kWh Off-Peak Energy 2.755 ¢/kWh
Net Excess Generation Notes

Customer-owned renewable generation shall be first used for Customer’s own load and shall offset Customer’s demand for electricity from the Utility. 

Excess generation will be credited under the Schedule A on a monthly basis. Any generation accumlated at the EOY will be paid out to the customer.

Rebates Offered
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
No
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
0
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
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Offset Calc Tool
N/A

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Provide an overhead elevation drawing or site plan drawing of the building showing the location of the panels on the roof with the street shown for reference and property lines. Include North arrow. Include the location of any utility lines.

SLD Reqs

The diagram must show the meter base separate from the panel.

The meter should be shown schematically as self-contained with the service passing through meter. The PV connection cannot be made inside the utility meter base. Inverters should be equipped with integrated ARC-fault and rapid shutdown per NEC 690.5.

o Add the following notes on the plans:

o Add note, “A lockable disconnect shall be located within 6’ of the utility meter on an exterior wall and accessible to

utility personnel at all times.”

o Power riser must state “In the event of a Utility power outage the PV system will automatically disconnect from the utility.” Maximum Voltage per NEC 690.7 (A-E) and circuit sizing NEC 690.8.

Website
link
Phone
(803) 329-5590

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Address ID
154110
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Rock Hill Electric Service 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.