[RE-wrenches] Supply side denial

[Kirpal]

Hi Kris.
Here in Southern Oregon our utility if Pacific Power.  They also will not
allow us to do any kind of connection of tap inside the meter box even with
code approved connection methods.  They consider the meter can "their
property"  We are allowed supply side connections via any other AHJ
approved method upstream of the main breaker in the customer owned panel.
We can connect using step lugs on input of breakers, supply side tap on the
wire between the main breaker and the meter- all as long as it is not in
"their" meter can. That is the distinguishing factor----where the
connection is made.  Most utilities lock out the meter can so as to keep
people out of "their jurisdiction" so as to limit the possibility of
stealing power by bypassing the meter.
I am not sure if this is the distinction they are making.- not whether you
are allowed to make a supply side tap or connection but where you make that
connection.
Hope that helps.

Sunny Regards,
Kirpal Khalsa
Oregon LRT#25
Oregon Solarworks LLC
www.oregonsolarworks.com
541-299-0402


On Tue, Oct 27, 2020 at 3:27 PM Kristopher Schmid <solman at legacysolar.com>
wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I have a utility that is hinting that they are going to deny my
> interconnection application with a supply side connection and require a
> load side.  Has anyone seen this before?
>
> (Proposed interconnection would be with Milbank step lugs in a 200 A
> socket and a 60 A fused disconnect within 10 feet.)
>
> If they refuse it, i am thinking that registering a complaint with the
> Wisconsin PSC may be appropriate.
>
> Kris
>
>
> Shine On!
>
> Kris Schmid
> Legacy Solar, LLC
> 137 West 1st Avenue
> Luck, WI 54853
> www.legacysolar.com
> 715-653-4295
> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional
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