AR - Benton Utilities

Arkansas Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
No
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Feed-in-Tariff
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Rate Approx
0.04
Solar Export Value Notes
Avoided cost changes monthly with an average of 4 to 5 cents per kWh
Net Excess Generation Notes

The utility will purchase ALL kWh generated from the customer's solar @ Avoided Cost (June 2023 rate: 4 cents/kWh)

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No

Interconnection & taps

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

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
25
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

Up to 25 kW AC

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-PM-Disco-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Production Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Utility Disconnect Switch
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Electric Service Reqs

Feed-In-Tariff: No PV breaker tie-in allowed. Must tie in line side -- before the utility meter (on utility side).

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Website
link

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with AR - Benton Utilities 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.