For a new single-family residence in California with solar PV installation, what is the minimum electrical service size required to accommodate both the home's electrical load and net energy metering (NEM) requirements?
Correct Answer
B) 200 amperes
California Title 24 Part 6 and CEC requirements typically mandate 200-ampere service for new residential construction with solar PV systems. This capacity ensures adequate power for modern electrical loads while accommodating bidirectional power flow for net energy metering. The 200-amp service also provides sufficient capacity for future electrical vehicle charging requirements under CalGreen standards.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
California Title 24 Part 6 and CEC requirements typically mandate 200-ampere service for new residential construction with solar PV systems. This capacity ensures adequate power for modern electrical loads while accommodating bidirectional power flow for net energy metering. The 200-amp service also provides sufficient capacity for future electrical vehicle charging requirements under CalGreen standards.
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