MVEC - Magic Valley Electric Cooperative

Texas Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeMonthly
Supply Side Taps AllowedYes
Line Taps AllowedYes
Load Taps AllowedYes
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

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

Members that elect to install a solar panel generation system on their home will be put on MVEC’s net metering policy. A net meter allows energy to flow in both directions. If a member overproduces during the day, any excess production that is not consumed will flow through the meter causing the meter to spin backwards. As a member consumes energy off of MVEC’s grid, the meter spins forward. At the end of a member’s billing cycle, MVEC will take the net amount, forward spins minus reverse spins, and bill members based on net consumption. If net consumption is positive, then members will be billed for that energy that was consumed off MVEC’s grid. If net consumption is zero or negative, members will only be billed the monthly customer charge and any applicable fees or taxes. Please note that MVEC does not buy back any excess production nor do we credit forward to the following month.

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Supply Side Taps Allowed
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
Yes
Load Taps Allowed
Yes
Tap Criteria
  • Taps are allowed in the MSP
  • NO Hoffman tap box
  • NO tapping directly to the meter
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
No

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
0
System Size Restriction Type
No Restrictions
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

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Meter Spot Required
Yes
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs
  • Utility disconnect switch must be 1 - 3 ft from the utility meter.
SLD Reqs
  • Utility disconnect switch must be lockable, fused
  • Use an approved ground rod: 5/8" × 8' copper weld. (.)
  • All lineside taps must be installed inside a NEMA 3R tap box.
Install Reqs
  • Do not turn on the lockable disconnect switch until MVEC completes the safety inspection.
Placards


Electrical Stamp Required
No
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Website
link
Phone
(866) 225-5683
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with MVEC - Magic Valley Electric Cooperative 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.