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Renewable Energy Connection Steps

Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative, Inc.

17 South Liberty Street

New Concord, OH 43762

800-521-9879

 

For Cooperative members interested in installing a renewable energy source such as wind or solar, we ask that you contact us for the proper forms to complete. Often renewable installers will complete the forms as they are electrically technical.

As a member of the Cooperative, we have a long-term relationship and encourage you to review and have “comfort” with your installer before signing. 

The minimum steps to interconnect and have a net-billing arrangement require:

  • APPLICATION FOR A DISTRIBUTED ENERGY SOURCE 
  • Compliance with the Technical Guidelines for Interconnection and Parallel Operations  
  • A visual “bladed” disconnect at Service Disconnect to a) Disconnect Entire Service or

b) Disconnect Renewable Source from Service

  • A one-line diagram of Renewable System and Interconnection
  • Datasheets on panels and inverter(s) for UL
  • Proof of liability insurance according to agreement
  • AGREEMENT FOR INTERCONNECTION AND PARALLEL OPERATION OF A QUALIFYING COGENERATION OR SMALL POWER PRODUCTION FACILITY WITH NET BILLING 
  • Pay an application fee of $225 to Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • A professional engineer with the Cooperative will review the system for safety and the National Electric Code.
  • Once the system is reviewed, installation may begin.
  • Please DO NOT begin System Installation without Cooperative approval.  Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative, Inc. will work with members and their installers to keep the process moving forward.
  • After system completion, the Cooperative will make a final inspection and install a new meter or reprogram your current meter.
  • The Cooperative will read these meters each month.
     

There is a renewable energy rate that applies to net-billed accounts. When your system generation cannot meet the demand of your home, power will be pulled from our lines and billed using the rates below.

Net Billing Rate*

Service Availability                              $             42.00

First 2000 kWh/month                        $         0.12110

Next 13000 kWh/month                     $         0.12264

Over 15000 kWh/month                     $         0.12208

Sample Bill for 500 kWh                      $           102.55

Sample Bill for 1000 kWh                    $           163.10

Sample Bill for 2000 kWh                    $           284.20

Each kWh generated in excess of your service demand will be metered and placed back on our distribution system and credited at a rate of $0.0770 per kWh.

Farm and Home Rate*

Service Availability                              $             24.00

First 500 kWh/month                          $         0.13634

Next 1500 kWh/month                       $         0.12310

Next 13000 kWh/month                     $         0.12264

Over 15000 kWh/month                     $         0.12208

Sample Bill for 500 kWh                      $             92.17

Sample Bill for 1000 kWh                    $           153.72

Sample Bill for 2000 kWh                    $           276.82

Example of a solar home that uses 2000 kWh/month

  • Before Solar: $276.82

If Solar generates 50% of electricity or 1000 kWh/month

  • With Solar: $163.10

Why is the Service Availability higher for Cogeneration?

Having electric service “available” has fixed costs which all members share.  Outage restoration, right-of-way clearing, poles, transformers, bill generation, audits, and more regardless of how many kWhs are used.  These accounts have a programmed meter and require a manual read each month.  In order to be equitable to all members, cogeneration accounts should use fewer kWhs at a lower rate but still pay their share.

*Rate as of 2-1-22 – Subject to change without notice

Guernsey-Muskingum Electric exists to serve all members as a non-profit Cooperative.  We encourage members to carefully evaluate all renewable energy proposals. We can be a reliable resource to contact, as your decision to use renewables has virtually no impact on the cooperative.    

 

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Us
      • History
    • Board of Directors
    • Business Office Info
      • Directions
    • Careers
    • Code of Regulations
      • Articles of Incorporation
      • Code of Regulations
      • Mission Statement
      • Statement of Ideals
    • Competitive Difference
      • Deregulation and Choice
      • Generation Assets
      • Renewable Energy
    • Contact Us
      • Contact Update Form
    • Nondiscrimination Statement
    • Service Territory
  • Acct Services
    • Billing Services
      • Automatic Direct Bill Payment
      • Billing Rates
      • Budget Plan
      • Member Assistance
      • Payment of Bills
    • Capital Credits
    • Financial Assistance
    • Reading the Meter
    • Financial Assistance
    • Service Fee
    • SmartHub
  • Community
    • 4H Involvement
    • Community - Youth
    • Operation Helping Others
    • Scholarships
    • Youth Tour
  • Member info
    • ACRE Coop Owners for Political Action
      • ACRE - Frequently Asked Questions
    • Annual Meeting Notice
      • Directions to L. W. Miller School
    • Annual Meeting of Members
    • Cardinal Plant Tour
    • Energy Alternatives - EnviroWatts
      • EnviroWatts Application
    • FAQ
    • Ohio Cooperative Living
    • Peak Management
    • Renewable Energy
  • Operations
    • Service Specifications
      • Meter Pole - Overhead Service
      • Overhead Service - No Mast
      • Overhead Service - With Mast
      • Meter Pole - UG Service
      • UG Service - Pedestal Panel
      • UG Service - Pedestal Post
      • UG Service - Structure Mount
      • Ohio MH Commision
    • Before You Dig - OUPS and OGPUPS
    • Non-Outage Trouble Form
    • Reporting Outages
    • Trees and Right-of-Way
      • Select the Right Tree
    • Service Disconnect
  • Services
    • Geothermal
    • Air Conditioning
    • Dual Fuel
    • Aerator Transfer Switch
      • Generator Wattage Guide
      • Which Generator to Buy
    • Home Energy Audit
    • Radio Controlled Switches
    • Safety Demonstrations
    • Water Heaters
  • Useful Tools