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Powell Valley Electric Cooperative (VA)

Virginia Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeAnnual
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed1
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Annual
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Net Excess Generation Notes

PVEC is contracted through TVA. They have a sell excess program which allows any excess generation to be credited at the companys avoided cost.

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
1

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
1
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
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
Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Meter Spot Process


Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Standard

SLD Reqs

Standard

Electric Service Reqs

AC Disconnect Required

  • Disconnect must be mounted separate but adjacent to the utility meter socket.
Install Reqs

All equipment must follow the following codes: EEE 519, UL1741, IEEE 1547, and any other applicable codes and standards of ANSI, IEEE and UL.

Placards

AC Disconnect:

  • Must be labeled Generation AC Disconnect."
  • Must be a permanent, weatherproof single-line diagram of the facility must be located adjacent to the disconnect switch.
Electrical Stamp Required
0
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0

Other details

Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Powell Valley Electric Cooperative (VA) 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.