Sawnee EMC

Georgia Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedYes

Net metering & export

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

For all Cooperative members who have a Distributed Generation Facility interconnected with the Cooperative on or before January 1, 2024, Excess Net Energy will be settled on a monthly basis and for all Cooperative members who have a Distributed Generation Facility interconnected with the Cooperative on or after January 2, 2024, Excess Net Energy will be settled instantaneously.

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No
Allows Standby
No

Interconnection & taps

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

Load side tap allowed IF the service is a meter/main combo

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
System Offset Notes


Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

• We need the point of common coupling listed on the SLD and site plan.

SLD Reqs
  • The point of common coupling listed on the SLD and site plan.

Battery

  • Battery systems require their own AC disconnect or an AC disconnect must be in place between Gateway and meter.
Placards

Add Electrical Shock Warning placard to the meter base

Website
link
Phone
(770) 887-2363

Other details

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