Net Metering Support
RESS helps solar customers prepare for net-metering applications with the local electric utility, including system documentation, electrical drawings, equipment information, and installation coordination.
Connect Your Solar System to the Grid
Net metering allows an approved grid-connected solar system to operate with the electric utility and, where permitted, send excess solar energy back to the grid through a bi-directional meter. The application and approval process normally requires technical documentation, electrical plans, equipment information, inspections, and coordination with the local distribution utility.
Net Metering Application Support
RESS can assist with the technical and installation requirements needed to prepare a solar system for utility review.
System Review
- Review the solar system configuration, service entrance, inverter capacity, protection devices, and utility connection.
Electrical Drawings
- Prepare or coordinate required single-line diagrams, site plans, equipment layouts, and other technical drawings.
Application Documentation
- Help organize the forms, letters, equipment information, photographs, and supporting documents requested by the distribution utility.
Installation Preparation
- Make sure the solar installation, disconnects, breakers, protection devices, CTs, and service entrance are consistent with the submitted design.
Utility Coordination
- Assist with technical questions, document revisions, inspections, and other requirements that may arise during utility review.
Final Commissioning
- After approval and meter installation, verify system operation, monitoring, export settings, and power flow.
Proper Documentation Matters
A net-metering application is more than a form. The submitted drawings and equipment information must match the actual installation. RESS focuses on keeping the electrical design, protection devices, equipment ratings, and site documentation consistent so the system is easier to review, inspect, and commission.
Solar Operation Before Net Metering Approval
Depending on the utility and equipment configuration, a solar system may be operated in zero-export mode while waiting for approval or installation of the bi-directional meter. With compatible APsystems monitoring and export-control equipment, RESS can configure the system to limit or prevent power from being exported to the grid. Utility rules and approval requirements vary by distribution utility. System operation should always follow the requirements of the local utility.
Support Throughout the Process
RESS can assist from the initial solar design through document preparation, installation, utility inspection, meter replacement, and final system commissioning. Whether the system is newly installed or already operating under export control, we can help identify what is needed for the next stage of the application.
Need Help With Net Metering?
Tell us your location, electric utility, existing solar equipment, and current project status. We’ll help determine what documentation and system preparation may be required.
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