Company Disclosure
Net-Metering Program
OEDC customers who wish to install a qualified Renewable Energy system, such as a solar PV system, may apply for Net Metering by submitting the required application documents to OEDC.
Overview
The application will undergo technical evaluation, inspection, documentation review, meter replacement or installation, testing, and commissioning before the customer can operate under Net Metering. Customers must be in good credit standing and must have no unsettled or outstanding obligations with OEDC at the time of application.
The Net-Metering Process, Step by Step
1 Filing of Application
Submit application to OEDC Main Office — Customer Services — Metering and Special Projects Section.
- Accomplished Net Metering Application Form
- Customer Account Information (name, account number, address, contact details, etc.)
- Technical details of renewable system (capacity, type, single-line diagram)
- Proof of good credit standing
- Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection (CFEI)
- Other supporting documents as required
2 Technical Evaluation of Application
OEDC evaluates system design and performs distribution impact assessment.
- Technical assessment / Distribution Impact Study
- Hosting capacity check
- System upgrade requirements (if needed)
- Coordination with installer for interconnection design
- Final installation follows OEDC technical requirements
3 Inspection and Approval of Service Entrance
OEDC inspects facility compliance and readiness.
- Service entrance condition
- Meter base and metering facility
- Main disconnect and protection devices
- Grounding system and labeling
- Compliance with approved plans
- Bi-directional meter readiness
- Deficiencies must be corrected before approval
4 Completion of Requirements
Energization requirements:
- Signed Net Metering Agreement (NMA)
- Fixed Asset Boundary Document (FABD) if applicable
- Final technical documents (SLD, inverter settings, protection details)
- ERC Certificate of Compliance application documents
- Payment of applicable metering fees
5 Meter Installation, Testing, and Commissioning
- Installation of bi-directional meter
- REC meter installation (if required)
- Verification of wiring and configuration
- Import/export energy testing
- Anti-islanding protection test
- Final commissioning approval
6 Submission to ERC
OEDC submits required documents to the Energy Regulatory Commission for Certificate of Compliance processing.
- Net Metering Agreement
- CFEI
- Proof of ERC fees payment
- Technical and commissioning documents
- Other ERC requirements
Attached Document
For complete details, please refer to the full documentation below.
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