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Can solar production be credited to a different meter on the same property?

Answer

Sometimes, but it is not automatic. Whether production can offset a different meter depends on the utility program, meter configuration, account ownership, property and jurisdiction rules, system location, and any required approvals or allocation process.

Key points

  • Meters may need to share an eligible account, service arrangement, owner, or approved allocation structure.
  • A physically nearby meter is not necessarily eligible for credits from the same solar system.
  • The system may need to be sized, interconnected, or registered under specific program rules.
  • Confirm how credits are calculated, allocated, transferred, expire, and appear on bills.

What it depends on

  • Utility tariff and crediting program
  • Meter ownership, account structure, and service territory
  • Property ownership and jurisdiction
  • Interconnection and program eligibility requirements

Risks and trade-offs

  • Assuming cross-meter crediting is available can lead to an oversized or uneconomic system.
  • Allocation rules may change or limit the value of surplus production.
  • Separate tenants or accounts may require contracts and administrative coordination.

Information you may need

  • Utility name and tariff
  • Meter numbers, account holders, and service configuration
  • Property ownership and tenant arrangements
  • Proposed system location and size
  • Written utility confirmation of eligibility and allocation

Your next step

What to do next

Ask the utility or an authorized interconnection provider for written confirmation that the proposed system can credit the specific meters.

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