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Liberty Utilities (AR)

Arkansas Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeAnnual
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Annual
TOU Utility
0
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
0
Deregulated
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
0
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
1

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
25
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
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
0
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Website
link
Phone
(417) 625-5181

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
1492431
Express Planset Eligible
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.