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Modern Electric Water Company

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Annual
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

Credits are given at the same retail rate (1-for-1 exchange ratio) under which the customer receives service from the utility, and can be used in subsequent billing cycles up to the forfeiture date (March 31st) each year. 

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
0
Allows Standby
0

Interconnection & taps

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

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
100
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Inverter Oversize Restrictions
0
System Offset Notes

Maximum of 100 kW AC

  • Preferred by the utility: 100% offset of the historical usage
Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

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
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(509) 928-4540

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
7566125
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Modern Electric Water Company 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.