City of Cartersville

Georgia Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Annual
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Rate Approx
0.0389
Solar Export Value Notes
2022
Net Excess Generation Notes

1. When electricity supplied by the Utility exceeds electricity generated by the Customer’s distributed generation, the electricity shall be billed by the Utility in accordance with the applicable tariff(s).

2. When electricity generated by the Customer’s distributed generation system exceeds electricity supplied by the Utility, the Customer shall be billed for the customer charges as described in the standard rate for that billing period and credited for excess kWh generated during the billing period at the Utility’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
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2

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
  • Customer is required to provide CES a readily accessible solid blade disconnect switch adjacent to the service point on the exterior of the building suitable for a utility lock
SLD Reqs
  •  Must include all major equipment including, but not limited to, generators, inverters, circuit breakers, and protective relays.
Install Reqs
  • The Owner’s over-current protective device (Breaker) at the service panel must be dedicated and must be capable of interrupting the maximum available fault current. The Breaker shall be clearly marked to indicate power source and connection to the City’s electric system.
Placards
  • AC Disconnect must be permanently marked “GENERATION DISCONNECT”
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Website
link
Phone
(770) 387-5607

Other details

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