What do I need to get solar panels/apply for net metering?
Most people use a contractor. An electrical one-line diagram, power ratings, spec sheets, panel layout, mounting specs and load calculations need to be submitted with the application fee to Planning.
What fees are associated with net metering?
- $100 application fee
- $250 interconnection fee
- Plus Sherwood’s or NLR’s fees for permits.
Who has to review/inspect my facility before I can turn it on?
If in NLR, NLRED, Planning, electrical inspector and NLRFD review the application. NLRED and electrical inspector inspect the installation. If in Sherwood, NLRED and Sherwood review and inspect. If in the county, just NLRED will review and inspect.
What if the review fails? What happens next?
Reason for failure will be provided. Small issue(s) won’t require new application/fee. Big issue(s) will require new application/fee.
When will NLRED change out the meter?
NLRED does not have to change the meter. All residential meters are programmable for net metering.
How does NLRED pay the customer for excess electricity generated?
NLRED will credit the excess and apply it to the next billing period. When the account is closed, NLRED will purchase excess credits at avoided cost.
Can the customer transfer credits between accounts?
No, credits are non-transferrable.
If the customer’s facility says they generated more than what NLRED’s bill says, why is the bill not $0?
There will always be a customer charge. Power generated does not always flow back to NLRED’s system. Electricity generated by the customer is generally used immediately by the customer. That is electricity that the customer is not having to pay for from NLRED.
Customer power generated ≠ NLRED power credited.
How much generation can a customer install?
Residential is up to 25 kW. Commercial is up to 300 kW.
What if a customer qualifies for net metering and wants to install more than what NLRED’s system can handle?
NLRED will provide an estimate to upgrade the system. The customer is responsible for paying the total cost of the upgrade if they choose to proceed.
Does Net Metering have an ordinance?
Where can customer find the Rules, Forms, or more information?
TBD