Town of Steilacoom (WA)

Washington Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeAnnual
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Annual
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
N/A
Net Excess Generation Notes

If the electricity generated by the generator during the billing period, or any portion thereof, exceeds the generator’s electricity usage, then the generator shall be billed for the appropriate base charge as other customers in the same rate class; and credited for the net excess

kilowatt-hours generated during the billing period, with the kilowatt-hour credit appearing on the customer’s bill for the following period. On April 30th of each calendar year, any remaining unused kilowatt-hour credit accumulated by the generator during the previous year shall be granted to the Town of Steilacoom without any compensation to the customer.

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No
Allows Standby
No

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
No
Load Taps Allowed
No
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
100
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Inverter Oversize Restrictions
No
System Offset Notes

100 kW AC or Less

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-PM-Disco-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Production Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Utility Disconnect Switch
Allowed Meter Adapter
None,None

Plans & docs

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(253) 581-1912

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Town of Steilacoom (WA) 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.