In addition to applying for service through Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative, members who purchase a net-metering facility must complete the standard interconnection agreement for net-metering facilities. 

Yes, but there are conditions. The current net-metering rules allow for meter aggregation if: The meters are under common ownership; The meters are located in Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative’s service area; The customer must give at least 30 days’ notice to AVECC to complete the request; If more than one additional meter is identified, the […]

Solar power alone will not power your home during an AVECC electrical outage.  Grid tied solar is designed to automatically shut down during an electrical outage to avoid back feeding onto power lines while electrical crews are working. To have backup power during an electrical outage, batteries can be used in conjunction with the solar […]

See AVECC’S graphic on how to read your net-metering bill HERE.

Yes, although solar may completely cover your electrical energy usage, AVECC charges an availability charge of $28.50 for residential customers, regardless of the amount of energy usage.

Step 1: Review the Arkansas Public Service Commission’s Net-Metering Rules.  Step 2: Complete the Application for Preliminary Interconnection and Site Review Request. The applications should include a detailed electrical diagram and specifications of the equipment used. AVECC will review the submitted application and respond in writing within 30 calendar days. Email the completed application  to netmetering@avecc.com […]

The current rules set forth by the APSC regarding renewable energy and net-metering state: See the Arkansas Public Service Commission’s Net-Metering rules for full details. Members shall not commence parallel operation of the net-metering facility until the system has been inspected and approved by AVECC. Once the system is approved, AVECC will install a “net” […]

A home solar system (or any electric generation from a renewable resource) is considered a Net-Metering Facility when the solar system is “connected to the grid.”  Net-metering is the process of measuring the difference between the electricity supplied by AVECC and the electricity fed back onto the grid from a net-metering facility over an applicable […]

All electric utilities in Arkansas, with the exception of municipally owned, are regulated by the Arkansas Public service commission. Therefore, AVECC follows the APSC rules for net-metering.

To get your solar power connected, you must complete the [[[Net Metering Agreement form]]] and contact AVECC's Engineering Department by calling (479) 667-2176 or email Engineering@avecc.com. More Details The net metering system is required to meet all local and national electrical codes, including National Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the National […]

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Rules The current rules set forth by the APSC regarding renewable energy and net metering state: Before Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative (AVECC) approves a net metering facility, the following conditions must be met: The net metering facility must use solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, or biomass resources to generate electricity. The net metering facility must have […]