10 CFR § 451.7 - Metering requirements.

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identifier: "/us/cfr/t10/s451.7"
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title: "10 CFR § 451.7 - Metering requirements."
title_number: 10
title_name: "Energy"
section_number: "451.7"
section_name: "Metering requirements."
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY"
subchapter_number: "D"
subchapter_name: "ENERGY CONSERVATION"
part_number: "451"
part_name: "RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION INCENTIVES"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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authority: "42 U.S.C. 7101,  42 U.S.C. 13317."
regulatory_source: "60 FR 36964, July 19, 1995, unless otherwise noted."
cfr_part: "451"
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# 451.7 Metering requirements.

The net electric energy generated and sold (kilowatt-hours) by the owner or operator of a qualified renewable energy facility must be measured by a standard metering device that—

(a) Meets generally accepted industry standards;

(b) Is maintained in proper working order according to the instructions of its manufacturer; and

(c) Is calibrated according to generally accepted industry standards.