Vernon Electric Cooperative (WI)

Wisconsin Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

20kW AC or Less: When the energy produced exceeds energy consumed for the billing month, the member shall be credited for the excess energy volumes at the per following kWh rates: June, July, & August @6.63¢ per kWh September - May @ 3.17¢ per kWh. Excess generation will be credited against any amounts owed on a monthly basis and refunds on credits owed to the member will be done on an annual basis or when the credit amount is more than $500


Greater than 20kW AC: Renewable systems of 20kW AC and more, the cooperative shall install metering capable of measuring inflow and outflows of energy from member in real time. Excess generation delivered to the cooperative will be credited at the cooperatives avoided cost rate, avoided cost which ranges from 2.75 - 3.75 cents / kWh

Rebates Offered
Yes
Deregulated
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
0
System Size Restriction Type
No Restrictions
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
Percentage
Offset Value
100
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2

Metering & disconnect

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

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Standard

SLD Reqs

Standard -


Must include:

  • Inverter
  • Point of Interconnection
  • Lockable disconnect switch
  • Grounding Method
  • Protection of functions and systems
Electric Service Reqs

AC Disconnect required

Placards

AC Disconnect must be labeled "Interconnection Disconnect Switch"

  • Must be permanently attached
  • Clearly visible and permanent letters
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Website
link
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Vernon Electric Cooperative (WI) 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.