Wise Electric Cooperative

Texas Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
Line Taps AllowedYes
Load Taps AllowedYes

Net metering & export

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

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
No
Line Taps Allowed
Yes
Load Taps Allowed
Yes
Tap Criteria

Line side tap conductors must end in a breaker or fuses not in MLO lugs in the panel.

Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

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
120
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

One rule we have is that the system cannot exceed 125% of the total site KW load, so if the total site load is 10KW then the biggest you can go is 12.5KW.

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

- The disconnect switch will be located so as to be readily accessible to Cooperative personnel in a location acceptable to both the Member and Cooperative

SLD Reqs

Required a visible load break disconnect switch. The switch shall be a type that can be secured in an open position by a lock owned by theCooperative.

Install Reqs

The Member will notify the Cooperative in writing thirty (30) days in advance of making any change affecting the characteristics, performance, or protection of the DG facility.

Placards

Signage shall be placed located at the disconnect indicating the purpose of the switch along with contact names and numbers of both the Member and the Cooperative.

Rate Schedule Link
We do not have any buy back or crediting of kwh it is solely a month to month net meter program.
Website
link
Phone
(940) 627-2167
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Wise 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.