SWEPCO - Southwestern Electric Power Co. (AR)

Arkansas Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeAnnual
Line Taps AllowedYes
Load Taps AllowedYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Annual
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Net Excess Generation Notes

If the kWhs supplied by the Electric Utility exceeds the kWhs generated by the Net-Metering Facility and fed back to the Electric Utility during the Billing Period, the Net-Metering Customer shall be billed for the net billable kWhs supplied by the Electric Utility in accordance with the rates and charges under the Net-Metering Customer’s standard rate schedule.

Rebates Offered
No
Allows Standby
No

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
Yes
Load Taps Allowed
Yes
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

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

25 kW Max

Offset Calc Tool
PV Watts

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs

AC Disconnect Required

Website
link
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with SWEPCO - Southwestern Electric Power Co. (AR) before you rely on this. The useful move: if an installer says you need a main panel upgrade, ask how these tap and interconnection policies were considered first.