Liberty Utilities (AR)

Arkansas 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
Export Rate
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Rate Approx
0.0271
Net Excess Generation Notes

If the kWhs generated by the Net-Metering Facility and fed back to the Electric Utility during the Billing Period exceed the kWhs supplied by the Electric Utility to the Net- Metering Customer during the applicable Billing Period, the Electric Utility shall credit the Net-Metering Customer with any accumulated Net Excess Generation in the next applicable Billing Period. For Net Excess Generation credits older than twenty-four (24) months, a Net Metering Customer may elect to have the Electric Utility purchase the Net Excess Generation credits in the Net-Metering Customer’s account at the Electric Utility’s Avoided Cost plus any additional sum determined under the Net Metering Rules, if the sum to be paid to the Net-Metering Customer is at least one hundred dollars ($100). 

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
Meter Aggregation Allowed
Yes

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 Type
Combination
Offset Value
100
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes


Offset Calc Tool
PV Watts

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Utility Disconnect Switch
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs
  • Disconnect must have 24/7 access - no exceptions.
  • If dogs are in the yard, the disconnect must be outside the fence - no exceptions.
  • If the meter is in a locked fence, move the disconnect outside or provide a combo lock and code - no exceptions.
Install Reqs
  • Liberty Utilities do not allow piercing type connectors to interconnect. Must use the lug type (ex…Polaris or Burndy) connectors.
Placards
  • Placards must be black with white lettering and mounted with screws or rivets only.
  • No glue, tape, or red/white placards.
  • Systems won’t be commissioned without all required placards.
  • Do not place placards on the meter base or utility side of meter panels.
  • PV disconnect placards must be 6" x 3".
  • Location placards must be 8" x 5" when the disconnect is over 10' from the meter.
  • Location placards required when the battery system is over 10' from the meter.
  • Location placards required when the meter is around a corner or out of sight.
  • Location placards required for pole-mounted meters.
  • Pole-mounted meters need a location placard if the disconnect is on the side or back of the pole.
  • Battery systems need an 8" x 5" placard at the meter.
  • Remote battery systems must include location info on the placard.

Placard requirements uploaded in file section

Electrical Stamp Required
No
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Website
link
Phone
(417) 625-5181

Other details

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