Download OPALCO’s Interconnect Packet to get started on your renewable project.
Learn about MORE – Member Owned Renewable Energy. Follow the MORE Steering Committee as it leads a public process to develop a new green power program
OPALCO works with its members to interconnect member-owned renewable generation to the grid. As of July 2010, 66 OPALCO members are generating their own renewable power.
Energy must be generated with solar, wind, micro-hydro, electric car or other small-scale renewable resource (see Member Service Policy #14). Members can choose either a Net Metering or Buy/Sell Interconnect contract to receive credit or payment for surplus energy generated. Projects must meet OPALCO’s Interconnection Standards and produce less than 200 kilowatts to qualify.
Projects must be pre-approved by OPALCO through the interconnection application process before installation. Before diving into the project and paperwork, please contact the Energy Services office at 376-3571. We will work with you to sort through all of the requirements and standards.
There are financial incentives available for qualified interconnections to help offset costs. Call the Energy Services office for the details, but in general, OPALCO will pay members $1.50 per watt up to a maximum of $4,500 per member. There is a $25,000 cap on the incentive program for 2010.
To learn more, contact us.