North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (AR)

Arkansas Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
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. If the excess generation credits are over 24 months old than the customer has the right to request payment via check

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
No
Load Taps Allowed
No
Tap Criteria

NAEC does not allow line-side taps


Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

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
Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Standard

SLD Reqs

Standard

Electric Service Reqs

AC Disconnect Required -

Electrical Stamp Required
No
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Website
link
Phone
(870) 895-3221
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (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.