PEC - Pedernales Electric Cooperative Inc.

Texas Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Rebates Offered
No
Allows Standby
Yes

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Supply Side Taps Allowed
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
Yes
Load Taps Allowed
Yes
Tap Criteria
  • Taps required to be in a separate tap box/Hoffman tap box.
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
Percentage
Offset Value
110
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Inverter Oversize Restrictions
No
Offset Calc Tool
PV Watts

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


SLD Reqs

Battery

  • A single generation disconnect for both backup and isolated equipment
  • The Transfer Switch needs to be between the Subpanel and the Main Panel with a placard shows the location of disconnect may have to be an auto transfer switch.
  • AC Disconnect required to be 10' from utility meter unless utility meter is remotely located on a service pole or pedestal. In this situation, AC disconnect can be remotely located when utilizing PV breaker tie-in. If using LST tie-in, fused disconnect must be within 5' of utility meter on H-frame rack
Electric Service Reqs

POI changes based on service:

  • Back-fed Breaker
  • Disconnect can be remotely located, no need to group, no rack required
Install Reqs
  • Grounding - Typ. PEC Service Meter is always Grounded add in sup. grounding was required

Scheduling a Temp Disconnect/Reconnect

  1. , need the address and meter number. They cannot promise a time of arrival but will take notes on what time we are requesting.
  2. if within city limits you will need a meter release inspection prior to reconnect.
  3. if needing to reconnect after 5pm you will need to call the PEC outage line
Placards
  • AC DISCONNECT OR PERMANENT PLACARD DIRECTORY MUST BE INSIGHT OF METER MUST BE TAGGED "ALTERNATE POWER SOURCE" POINT OF CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH ALL LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS
  • Site Plan Placard required for a remote disconnect.
Electrical Stamp Required
No
Equipment Approvals
Other
Equipment Approval Other
N/A
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Site Plan Notes

All Jobs [SMTXU will have access to equipment at all times]

Website
link
Phone
(888) 554-4732
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with PEC - Pedernales 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.