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City of Brenham

Texas Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed0
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
0
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Net Excess Generation Notes

The City shall pay Customer for the “kWh Received” (energy received by the City’s Distribution System) at the “Avoided Cost of Generation Rate” ACGR). The ACGR is determined by the average per kWh City of Brenham | DG Guidelines Manual | Customer Agreement cost of wholesale generation costs for electric energy purchased by City from its wholesale electric energy provider(s). City reserves the right to amend the ACGR at any time.

Rebates Offered
0

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 Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

Interconnection Study (w/ fee) will be required for any of the following scenario:

  • System over 20 kW AC
  • If proposed generation system is expected to export more than 15% of total load on the feeder
  • If proposed generation system contributes more than 25% of maximum possible short circuit current
Offset Calc Tool
N/A

Metering & disconnect

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

Plans & docs

Install Reqs


Website
link

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
0
Address ID
1203892
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with City of Brenham 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.