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Georgia Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeMonthly
Supply Side Taps AllowedYes
Line Taps AllowedYes
Load Taps AllowedYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Rate Approx
0.03
Solar Export Value Notes
The current purchase rate (see Distributed Generation Rider) for February 2021 through January 2022 is $0.02254/kWh.
Net Excess Generation Notes

Excess energy generated by a participating customer's solar panels will be summed on a monthly basis and used to reduce their total monthly energy consumption. Excess generation that exceeds a customer's total monthly energy usage will be credited at the annual Avoided Energy Cost Rate.

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

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

No sizing limit but can not exceed the transformer @ the location

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs

Install a labeled, lockable with visible air-gap, knife-blade type disconnect directly beside the meter base.

Install Reqs

A positive means of disconnecting and locking out the Customer's generating equipment must be provided. This disconnecting means may be a labeled, lockable with visible air-gap, knife-blade type disconnect switch mounted directly beside the meter base, or a lockable drawout circuit breaker.

Battery Requirements

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Batteries allowed. Must be in open air.

Install a separate switch for disconnecting the battery branch. Anti-islanding will be verified by Utility.

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Website
link
Phone
(912) 685-2115

Other details

Revision Required
No
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Excelsior 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.