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Georgia Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedNo

Supply Side Taps AllowedNo

Line Taps AllowedNo

Load Taps AllowedNo

AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed: No

TOU Utility: No

Post Solar Billing Method: Export Rate

Solar Export Type: Avoided Cost

Net Excess Generation Notes: The rates paid or credited to the Member Generator for net energy purchased by the Cooperative shall be based upon the Cooperative’s avoided cost of energy. The avoided cost of energy shall be applied monthly at the rate of $0.04055 per kWh.

Rebates Offered: No

Deregulated: No

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install: Yes

Supply Side Taps Allowed: No

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

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

Install Reqs

The Member Generator must install a UL approved, visible load break Isolation Disconnect Switch, per NEC Article 705 and additional requirements as set by the Cooperative and stated below, at the Member Generator's expense. In all cases, the Member Generator shall pay the full cost of the installation of the Isolation Disconnect Switch

2. The Isolation Disconnect Switch will be, at all times, readily accessible to the Cooperative's personnel, and in a location acceptable to both the Member Generator and the Cooperative.

3. The Isolation Disconnect Switch shall be capable of being secured in an open position by a lock owned by the Cooperative. If the Cooperative has locked the Isolation Disconnect Switch open, the Member Generator shall not operate or close the Isolation Disconnect Switch.

Electrical Stamp Required: No

Equipment Approvals: California Energy Commission

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD: No

ESID Num Req SLD 3LD: No

Rate Schedule Link: link

Website: link

Phone: (229) 924-8041