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Xcel Energy (TX)

Texas Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
NEM TypeMonthly
Supply Side Taps Allowed0
Line Taps Allowed1
Load Taps Allowed0

Net metering & export

NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
1
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Value Notes
0.01
Net Excess Generation Notes

The credit is determined by metering excess power in kilowatt-hours and multiplying it by the power rate or "fuel cost factor" (external link). This factor varies monthly dependent on customer class and Xcel Energy’s system-wide fuel costs. The "Net Billing" effect is realized when credit for excess private generation is subtracted from the total Xcel Energy bill. Option 2 carries a $20 monthly service fee, requiring a minimum amount of excess electricity to be produced to cover the fee. (Example: you produce an excess 400 kilowatt-hours in a monthly billing cycle, which is paid at the current fuel cost factor of 1.2 cents, equaling a bill credit of $4.80.).

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
0
Allows Standby
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
No
Interconnection Level
3
Supply Side Taps Allowed
0
Line Taps Allowed
1
Load Taps Allowed
0
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

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

Less than 100kW

Offset Calc Tool
PV Watts

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Meter Spot Process

Temporary Disconnect Reconnect Process (TDR) Call Builders call line

TDR - Who to

TDR - Applications/Documents Req N/A

TDR - ETA of notice required for request ASAP

TDR - Who can schedule? Does not matter

TDR - ETA of Utility Scheduling TDR N/A

Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Provide the house/business location in relation to our electric service, where the solar system or turbine will be installed, and any pertinent information that provides our engineer a helpful visual description before he makes a site visit.

SLD Reqs


Website
link

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Address ID
313812
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Xcel Energy (TX) 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.