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AR - Benton Utilities

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
0
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Feed-in-Tariff
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Rate Approx
0.04
Solar Export Value Notes
Avoided cost changes monthly with an average of 4 to 5 cents per kWh
Net Excess Generation Notes

The utility will purchase ALL kWh generated from the customer's solar @ Avoided Cost (June 2023 rate: 4 cents/kWh)

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
1
Load Taps Allowed
0
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
25
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

Up to 25 kW AC

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-PM-Disco-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Production Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Utility Disconnect Switch
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Electric Service Reqs

Feed-In-Tariff: No PV breaker tie-in allowed. Must tie in line side -- before the utility meter (on utility side).

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Website
link

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
2588757
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with AR - Benton Utilities 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.