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Arkansas Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedNo

NEM TypeN/A

Supply Side Taps AllowedYes

Line Taps AllowedYes

Load Taps AllowedYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed: No

NEM Type: N/A

Post Solar Billing Method: Export Rate

Net Excess Generation Notes

For net metering facilities installed after September 29, 2024 (non-legacy net-metering), net metering customers will be given credit at the avoided cost of energy for any excess kWh fed back to the cooperative during the billing period.

For net metering facilities interconnected before September 30, 2024 (legacy net-metering), net metering customers are given full retail rate credit (1:1) for any excess kWh fed back to the cooperative during the billing period. Any excess kWh generated by the net metering facility will reverse the kWh on the electric meter.

Rebates Offered: No

Deregulated: No

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install: Yes

Supply Side Taps Allowed: Yes

Line Taps Allowed: Yes

Load Taps Allowed: Yes

Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size: 0

Meter Aggregation Allowed: Yes

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions: 25

System Size Restriction Type: DC kW

System Size Battery Included: No

System Size Includes Existing Systems: No

Offset Type: Combination

Offset Value: 100

Offset Calculation Basis: Historical

Offset Calculation Period: 12

Industry Standard Watts Sqft: 2

System Offset Notes: The net metering facility must have a generating capacity of no more than 25-kW or 100% of the highest monthly usage in the previous 12 months for residential use or 1,000-kW for any other use.

Offset Calc Tool: Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required: No

Production Meter Position: N/A

Production Meter Labeling: N/A

Allowed Meter Adapter: None

Plans & docs

Electric Service Reqs: Transformer Upgrades: This is part of the application review process. If required Forever can make a request for the cost estimate if you intend to pay for the necessary upgrades. If the upgrades will be the homeowners responsibility, they will need to call and request the cost estimate which would then be sent to them with instructions for payment.

Install Reqs

Equipment Approvals: California Energy Commission

Website: link

Phone: (800) 489-7405

Other details

Revision Required: Yes

Mod Swap Requires Planset: Yes