City of Albany

Georgia Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Rate Approx
0.042369
Net Excess Generation Notes

When electricity generated by the Customer's distributed generation system exceeds electricity supplied by the Board, the Customer shall be billed for the customer charges as described in the standard rate for the net excess kilowatt-hours generated during the billing period at the Board's avoided energy cost.

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No

Interconnection & taps

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

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
10
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
  • The system is intended primarily to offset part or all of the Customer’s generator’s requirement for electricity
Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Website
link
Phone
(229) 883-8330

Other details

Revision Required
No
Mod Swap Requires Planset
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with City of Albany 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.