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Georgia Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Net Excess Generation Notes

When the electricity generated by the Net Metering Customer’s distributed

generation facility exceeds the electricity supplied by the Cooperative

during the billing period, the Net Metering Customer shall receive a credit

for the excess net energy pursuant to the Cooperative’s applicable net

metering service rate. For QF’s such credits shall be determined using the

Cooperative’s avoided cost rates.

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
No
Load Taps Allowed
No
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
10
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes


Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs

Generator

Inverter

Protective equipment

Lockable disconnect switch

Utility electric meter

Install Reqs

A lockable, UL 1741 compliant disconnect switch with visible air gap, or lockable draw out circuit breaker shall be installed.

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Website
link
Phone
(912) 526-8181
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Altamaha EMC 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.