Expanding Meter Socket Adapter Usage In More Markets
ConnectDER is committed to working with legislators, regulators, and utilities to implement guidelines that allow the installation of meter socket adapters into the customer's primary socket, directly behind the utility billing meter.
All Utility Approvals
ConnectDER's Market Opening Strategy
We take the time to understand each market's unique requirements, processes, and barriers—to map out a strategy that is mutually beneficial for the utilities, installers, and residents.
-
Scoping
Monitor and identify market opportunities; create a strategy to approach utilities, policymakers, installers, and other stakeholders in high-priority markets.
-
Engagement
Interact with the utility to seek a thorough review and approval of our meter socket adapters.
-
Implementation
Collaborate with the utility to implement meter socket adapter interconnection guidelines and other install processes.
-
Validation
Choose trusted installers in the specific market to help guide the initial rollout of our meter socket adapters.
Activities By State
| State | Current Status of Policy Efforts | Relevant Documents |
| Arizona | Regulations adopted | APS Docket E-01345A-20-0152 TEP Docket E-01933A-20-01 |
| California | Regulations adopted | PUC R.19-09-009. Decision D2101018 |
| Colorado | Law passed | SENATE BILL 21-261 HOUSE BILL 26-1007 |
| Connecticut | Regulations adopted | Order 26 of Docket 24-08-02 |
| Texas | Regulatory activity in progress Legislative activity in progress | Project No. 54233 Bill text not yet available |
| New York | Regulations adopted | NY MSA Adoption Order |
| Massachusetts | Law adopted | General Law - Part I, Title XXII, Chapter 164, Section 151 |
| DC | Regulations adopted | FC 1050 Interconnection Docket, Final Ruling |
| Delaware | Regulations adopted | DE PSC docket REG 3012 |
| Illinois | Regulations adopted | Docket 22-0487 ICC Docket 22-0486 |
| Maryland | Regulations adopted | COMAR 20.50.09.07 "Certified and Approved Equipment" |
| New Jersey | Law adopted | Bill S3092 SENATE, No. 3092 |
| Maine | Regulatory activity in progress | Investigation into Chapter 324, Docket No. 2025-00303 |
| New Hampshire | Legislative activity in progress | Bill text not yet available |
| Washington | Legislative activity in progress | Bill text not yet available |
| Michigan | Regulatory activity in progress | Working group page |
| Pennsylvania | Legislative activity in progress | Bill text not yet available |
| Virginia | Legislative activity in progress | Bill text not yet available |
Resources
For industry stakeholders and consumers interested in adopting or advocating for meter socket adapter policies.
Utility Personnel
Reviewing ConnectDER meter socket adapters for use in your service territory.
Policymakers
Model policy language for establishing meter socket adapter as a safe, proven, cost-reduction solution on DER installations.
Installers
Request a review of ConnectDER's meter socket adapters from your local utility.
Utility Approval & Market Opening FAQs
When a utility opens its markets, or approves the use of meter socket adapters, it means that they've approved ConnectDER's devices specifically for installation into the home's existing meter socket, directly behind the utility billing meter. This is the most efficient installation method for meter socket adapters on solar, battery, and EV charging installs as it allows installers to bypass main panel upgrades, circuit relocations, subpanels, and other complex electrical work.