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Central Georgia EMC

Georgia Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeMonthly
Supply Side Taps Allowed1
Line Taps Allowed1
Load Taps Allowed1

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
1
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Rate Approx
0.04
Net Excess Generation Notes

The rate used to determine the dollar amount paid for net energy

purchased by the Corporation shall be based upon the Corporation’s

avoided average annual cost of purchased power

TOU Rates

On-Peak Energy $0.170/kWh

Off-Peak Energy $0.036/kWh

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
0
Allows Standby
0

Interconnection & taps

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

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
10
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Type
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

In order to apply for Net Metering, residential customers cannot exceed 10kW AC

and 100 kW for a commercial application.

Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
Meter Spot Process

Temporary Disconnect Reconnect Process (TDR): We do require a Central Georgia EMC employee be present if the meter base will be opened.

TDR - Who to Contact: Customer Service Center at

TDR - Applications/Documents Req: N/A

TDR - ETA of notice required for request: 2-3 days

TDR - Who can schedule? Does not matter

TDR - ETA of Utility Scheduling TDR: N/A

Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs


SLD Reqs

Detailed one-line diagram of the proposed facility

1. all applicable elementary diagrams, major equipment

a. Generators

b. Transformers

c. Inverters

d. circuit breakers

e. protective relays

2. Specifications and/or test reports

Describe the project’s planned operating mode (e.g., combined heat and power, peak shaving, etc.)


Line SIde Tap: "For net metering, connections must be made on the customer’s equipment. Local permitting requirements apply."

Electric Service Reqs

"Installation meets all applicable safety, power quality,

and interconnection requirements established by the National Electrical Code, the

National Electrical Safety Code and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics

Engineers;"

Install Reqs

"f) In the case of static inverter-connected renewable fuel generators with an

alternating current capacity in excess of 10 kilowatts, the Customer Generator

must have the inverter settings inspected by the Cooperative. The Cooperative

may impose a fee on the Customer Generator of no more than $50 for such

inspection;

g) In the case of non-static inverter-connected renewable fuel generators, the

Customer Generator must interconnect according to the Cooperative’s

interconnection guidelines and the Cooperative must inspect all protective

equipment settings. The Cooperative may impose a fee on the Customer

Generator of no more than $50 for such inspection."

Website
link
Phone
(770) 775-7857

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Address ID
194877
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Central Georgia 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.