Net metering safety standards

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  • (a) A net metering system used by a customer-generator must meet all applicable safety and power quality standards established by:

    • (1) The National Electric Code;

    • (2) Underwriter's Laboratories, UL 1741;

    • (3) The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, IEEE-929 and IEEE-1547; and

    • (4) International Building Code.

  • (b) A utility may not require a customer-generator whose net metering system meets the safety and quality standards to:

    • (1) comply with additional standards or requirements;

    • (2) perform additional tests or install additional controls, unless there is a hazardous condition existing on the Utility's System due to the operation of the customer-generator's net metering system, or there is an adverse electrical impact on the electrical equipment of other Utility electric customers;

    • (3) purchase additional liability insurance, arising solely from the customer-generator's status as a customer-generator.


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