Solar/DG Interconnection

How does the energy buy-back work for a Class 2 facility?

A Class II Facility is a straight buy-back. This means that CCECA will credit you for every kWh you send to us, regardless of your consumption from CCECA. You will receive a credit for these kWh at our current G&T rate on your bill each month.

How does the energy buy-back work for a Class 1 facility?

Energy buy-back rates vary, depending on the Facility Class.A Class I Facility is a 1:1 buy-back. This means you will receive a credit for each kWh CCECA receives from you, not exceeding the amount of kWh usage you were billed for. For example, if CCECA receives 800 kWh from you, but you only consumed 700 kWh from CCECA, you will only receive a credit for 700 kWh. You will receive $0.1293490 per kWh as a credit on your bill each month.

Are there additional charges associated with Interconnection?

Yes. An application fee is required to be Interconnected. The application fee for a Class I Facility is $25 and the application fee for a Class II Facility is $100. Additionally, after Interconnection, the member will be charged a monthly metering fee. The metering fee for a Class I Facility is $15. The metering fee for a Class II Facility is $50.

Which Class Facility do I have?

A Class I Facility is an array with a Total Facility Rating equal to or less than or equal to 15 kW.A Class II Facility is an array with a Total Facility Rating greater than 15 kW.