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Altamaha EMC

Georgia Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
0
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
0
Deregulated
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
0
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
10
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
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
Meter Spot Process

Temporary Disconnect Reconnect Process (TDR) You will just call (doesn’t have to be the customer. Just have the meter info of the customer) the main number and speak to any customer service rep and explain to them that you need to schedule an outage for some meter base work. They will work with you about getting a service person scheduled to come out within a day or two.

TDR - Who to

TDR - Applications/Documents Req N/A

TDR - ETA of notice required for request 1-2 days

TDR - Who can schedule? Does not matter

TDR - ETA of Utility Scheduling TDR 1-2 days

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
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Website
link
Phone
(912) 526-8181

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Address ID
209108
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
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.