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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
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

If the electricity supplied by the Cooperative and consumed by the Member Generator during the Billing Period exceeds the electricity generated by the Member’s DG Facility and supplied to the Cooperative during the Billing Period, then all electricity generated by the Member Generator and supplied to the Cooperative shall be deemed to have been used by the Member Generator and set off against the electricity supplied by the Cooperative. If the electricity generated by the Member Generator and supplied to the Cooperative during the Billing Period exceeds the electricity supplied by the Cooperative and consumed by the Member Generator, then the Excess Net Energy shall be purchased or credited by the Cooperative at the avoided cost of $0.04

Rebates Offered
No
Allows Standby
No

Interconnection & taps

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

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

Peak generating capacity of not more than 10kw for a residential application and 100kw for a commercial application; Is intended primarily to offset part or all of the Member Generator’s requirements for electricity 

Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Situational
Production Meter Criteria

Production meter only required if customer chooses a buy all sell all billing option (this will be rare, if any)

Production Meter Position
Inv-Disco-PM-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Production Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Site Plan not required for IX submittal

Install Reqs
  • Must install a UL approved, visible load break disconnect switch (per NEC 705)
  • Disconnect required signage (please see placards section)
  • Visible break disconnect shall be adequately sized for the installation and of load break type.
  • Visible break disconnect shall be readily accessible, and should be located outside within 5 feet of the meter. It shall have a means to be locked in the open position by Cooperative personnel.
  • Visible break disconnect shall be equipped for installation of a Cooperative padlock for locking switch in open position.
  • Installation shall meet all applicable NESC, NEC and local codes.
Placards

AC Disconnect

  • Signage shall be placed by the Member Generator at the Isolation Disconnect Switch indicating the purpose of the switch along with contact names and numbers of the Member Generator and the Member Generator’s “Operator in Charge.” 
Electrical Stamp Required
Yes
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Phone
(229) 468-7415

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Irwin 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.