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.
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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 Electrical Safety Code and Underwriters Laboratory.
For solar systems, the inverter must be UL 1741/IEEE-1547 compliant. AVECC assumes no liability or responsibility for the installation or operation of the net metering system because the cooperative does not inspect the equipment, wiring or installation beyond the interconnection to the meter.
Member must submit a design drawing and product literature for AVECC’s approval prior to the installation.
The member must complete and submit a copy of the standard interconnection agreement and ownership affirmation at least 30 days prior to the planned interconnection. The interconnection agreement will be signed at the time the system is commissioned by AVECC. Once the equipment is installed, the member must contact AVECC to schedule a site visit for AVECC personnel to commission the installation. The net metering equipment must remain disconnected from the electric meter until the system is commissioned. AVECC will verify two things at the time of the site visit – that the net metering equipment disconnects from the electric meter during a power outage and that the electric meter runs backward when the net metering equipment is feeding back to the cooperative.
A renewable energy power plant, regardless of size, can be connected to AVECC distribution system if certified as a qualifying facility by Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation. Power will be purchased by AECC through a wholesale power contract.
