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Lawrenceville Utilities

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

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Net Excess Generation Notes

• When electricity supplied by the City exceeds electricity generated by the customer's Distributed Generation, the electricity shall be billed by the City in accordance with the applicable tariff(s).

• When electricity generated by the customer's Distributed Generation system exceeds electricity supplied by the City, 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 City's avoided energy cost.

• In the event customer develops a credit balance during a billing period, the credit will be applied to the charges generated in the following billing period. In the event there is a credit balance remaining at the end of the City's fiscal year, the credit will be cleared by the issuance of a check for the credit balance to customer. Any other clearance of account credit balances will be at the City's discretion.

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
1
Tap Criteria
  • Solar must be connected to the City on the customer's side of the customer's meter to qualify for net metering.
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
10
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Type
Combination
Offset Value
120
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
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

Roof Mount Requirements

  • Be flush mounted on the roof unless good cause is shown by the applicant that the solar panel is not at an appropriate angle to obtain sufficient sun exposure.
  • Be located in the most inconspicuous location on the roof so as not to be seen from the street, if possible, and still be able to function as designed.
  • Not extend higher than the peak of a sloped roof or higher than 5 feet from the top of a flat roof.

Ground Mount Requirements

  • Not extend more than 10 feet above the existing grade in residential districts. In all other districts, the maximum height of a solar panel system will be determined on a case by case basis upon plan review.
  • Not be located in a front yard.
  • Not be located in any required side or rear yard setback areas for accessory uses.
  • Not be positioned so as to reflect sunlight onto neighboring property, public streets or sidewalks, including onto any neighboring structures.
  • Be landscaped at the base and the back of the panel structure if structure is visible from neighboring property.
  • All electrical transmission wires and connections on freestanding solar panel system shall be located underground.
Install Reqs


Placards

All signs, both temporary and permanent, are prohibited on solar panel or solar collection systems, except as follows:

  • Manufacturer or installer's identification information on the system.
  • Appropriate warning signs and placards.
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Website
link
Phone
(678) 407-6675

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
209747
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Lawrenceville Utilities 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.