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Craig-Botetourt Electric Cooperative

Virginia Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeAnnual
Line Taps Allowed1
Load Taps Allowed1
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Annual
TOU Utility
1
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
Fixed kWh
Net Excess Generation Notes

• The Cooperative shall credit a Customer-generator for each kW hour produced by an alternative or renewable energy resource installed on the Customer-generator side of the electric meter and delivered to the utility’s electric distribution system through the Customer-generator’s electric revenue meter, up to the total amount of electricity delivered by the utility to that customer during the billing period.

• If a Customer-generator supplies more electricity to the electric distribution system than the Cooperative delivers to the Customer-generator in a given billing period, the excess kW hours shall be carried forward and credited against the Customer-generator usage in subsequent billing periods at the full retail rate. 

Rebates Offered
1
Deregulated
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
1
Load Taps Allowed
1
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
20
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Type
Combination
Offset Value
100
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Website
link
Phone
(540) 864-5121

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
0
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
1726310
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Craig-Botetourt 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.