MPU CHEAT SHEET GUIDE

Electrical Adders Cheat Sheet

**This will not catch all electrical adders**

This tool is meant as a guide to help you price in adders. There will still be cases where there are unexpected adders that this tool will not address.
- Will electrical adders be needed?
  
  Use the below prompts to determine electrical adders are needed.
- ZinscoSylvania GTEStablockFederal PacificPushmaticCircular FusesOther
- 100 amps125 amps150 amps200 amps
- 0-1112-1415-1718-2323 +
- ELECTRICAL ADDERS UNLIKELY
  
  It is unlikely electrical adders will be needed to support this install. This is not a guarantee that electrical adders will not be needed. Other factors/variables may prove otherwise. You can skip section 2 and 3.
- ELECTRICAL ADDERS HIGHLY LIKELY
  
  Too much backed required for current main panel to support system without electrical upgrades - possibility of MPU, Derate, TAP, ConnectDER. If a main panel is needed, section 2 will help determine if a relocation is needed.
- MPU REQUIRED
  
  Current main panel brand is unsafe for PV install and must be replaced. Move on to section 2 to determine if a main panel relocation will be needed.
- Will a relocation or utility upgrade be needed if doing an MPU?
  
  Use the below prompts to determine if a main panel relocation will be needed.
- APS Only - Main panel is located in backyard, behind a fenceMain panel is located under a porchGas main is within 3 feet of main panelAC Unit is within 3 feet of main panelOverhead wires are going through thick treesOverhead wires are spanning roof by more than 4 feetCustomer is located in Mohave Electric or Sulphur Springs Valley ElectricNone of the above apply
- RELOCATION NOT NEEDED
  
  A relocation is unlikely to be needed here. You can skip section 3
- RELOCATION NEEDED
  
  Price in $2.000 to cover relocation costs. MPU's being performed for customers located in Mohave Electric and Sulphur Springs valley electric will require a utility upgrade fee (this fee is charged to OWE for the wire replacement that is needed for MPUs in this utility). It is suggested to price in a minimum of $1250, if you're able to track the distance from the main panel to the transformer you can also quote $25 per foot. Please note a relocation fee of $2,000 may also be needed if any of the other options from the above question apply. Move on to section 3 to determine if trenching or riser upgrades will be needed.
- UTILITY UPGRADE FEE
  
  MPU's being performed for customers located in Mohave Electric and Sulphur Springs valley electric will require a utility upgrade fee (this fee is charged to OWE for the wire replacement that is needed for MPUs in this utility). It is suggested to price in a minimum of $1250, if you're able to track the distance from the main panel to the transformer you can also quote $25 per foot. Please note a relocation fee of $2,000 may also be needed if any of the other options from the above question apply. Move on to section 3 to determine if trenching or riser upgrades will be needed.
- Is trenching or a riser upgrade needed?
  
  Determine if teaching or a riser upgrade is needed in conjunction with the electrical adders
- UndergroundOverhead
- APS (If panel is being relocated)TEPTRICOMohave Electric COOPSulphur Springs Valley ElectricUnisourceOther
- PRICE IN $1,000 FOR OVERHEAD RISER
  
  A riser upgrade will be needed if the MPU is being upgraded and the electricity is currently being fed from overhead.
- UTILITY TRENCHING LIKELY
  
  Due to the current main breaker size of less than 200 amps and the selected utility the need for a utility trench is likely. This is not guaranteed, but it is cautioned to be considered.
- Electrical Upgrades ($450 - $2500)
  
  Derate, Line/Load Side Tap, Connect DER, MPU
- Relocation Costs ($450 - $2500)
  
  Derate, Line/Load Side Tap, Connect DER, MPU
- Should be Empty:

Will electrical adders be needed?

ELECTRICAL ADDERS UNLIKELY

ELECTRICAL ADDERS HIGHLY LIKELY

MPU REQUIRED

Will a relocation or utility upgrade be needed if doing an MPU?

RELOCATION NOT NEEDED

RELOCATION NEEDED

UTILITY UPGRADE FEE

Is trenching or a riser upgrade needed?

PRICE IN $1,000 FOR OVERHEAD RISER

UTILITY TRENCHING LIKELY

Electrical Upgrades ($450 - $2500)

Relocation Costs ($450 - $2500)