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Rich Mountain Electric Company

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Annual
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

If you happen to produce more than you use for the month, any remainder is carried over and applied to your next month’s bill. The excess generation will continue to accumulate until the credit is utilized or after $100 or more has accumulated in a 24-month period at the avoided cost rate upon member’s request.

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
1

Interconnection & taps

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

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
0
System Size Restriction Type
No Restrictions
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Type
Percentage
Offset Value
100
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

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

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Standard

SLD Reqs

Standard

Electric Service Reqs

AC Disconnect Required

A Disconnect can be waived if the following requirements are met:

  • The inverter equipment must be designed to shut down or disconnect and cannot be manually overridden by the customer upon loss of utility service
  • The inverter must be warranted by the manufacturer to shut down or disconnect upon loss of utility service
  • The inverter must be properly installed and operated, and inspected and/or tested by utility personnel

All equipment shall meet IEEE,NESC, and UL standards

Electrical Stamp Required
0
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Website
link
Phone
(877) 828-4074

Other details

Address ID
4376586
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Rich Mountain Electric Company 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.