Heart Of Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Texas Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedNo
NEM TypeN/A
Supply Side Taps AllowedYes
Line Taps AllowedYes
Load Taps AllowedYes
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
No
NEM Type
N/A
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No
Allows Standby
Yes

Interconnection & taps

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

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
50
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2

Metering & disconnect

AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Utility Disconnect Switch
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs

Production meter is required on all projects

INV - PM - AC - MSP



line side tap conductors must end in a breaker or fuses not in mlo lugs in the panel.

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Website
link
Phone
(254) 840-2871

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Heart Of Texas 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.