Fort Valley Utility Commission

Georgia Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeAnnual
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Annual
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Net Excess Generation Notes

When the billing period kWh’s supplied by the Commission exceeds kWh’s generated by the Customer’s distributed generation, the electricity shall be billed by the Commission in accordance with the applicable tariff(s).

When the billing period kWh’s generated by the Customer’s distributed generation system exceeds kWh’s supplied by the Commission, the Customer shall be billed for appropriate Customer charges for that billing period, and credited for any excess kWh’s generated during the billing period in accordance with the Commission approved Distributed Generation -Renewable Energy Rate.


Upper management approved the activation of the utility for NEM.

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No

Interconnection & taps

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

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
Offset Calc Tool
N/A

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs
  • A manual, lockable, load-break disconnect switch that provides a clear indication of the switch position must be available with the System at or near the Customer’s main point of service from the Commission’s electric system to provide a point of electrical separation between the Customer’s System and the Commission’s electric system. The disconnect switch must be easily visible, mounted separately from the metering equipment, readily accessible to the Commission personnel at all times, and capable of being locked in the open position with the Commission’s lock.
SLD Reqs
  • AC disconnect required
Placards
  • The Breaker shall be clearly marked to indicate power source and connection to the Commission’s electric system.
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Website
link
Phone
(478) 825-7701

Other details

Revision Required
No
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Fort Valley Utility Commission 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.