Renewable Energy Programs

Net Metering

What is Net Metering?
Does EnergyUnited offer net metering?
Can EnergyUnited’s
meters perform
net metering?

Yes, EnergyUnited offers net metering for residential and non-residential. Rate information is listed at the bottom of this page.

Members enrolled in net metering will see two separate kWh readings on their bill:

CHARGE: The quantity of electricity delivered from the utility to the member

CREDIT: The quantity of electricity generated by the member and delivered back to the utility grid.

No Standby Charge, KWH credited at avoided cost.

Credited energy will be at avoided cost, i.e. energy credits will be the kWh delivered back to the utility grid times the avoided cost rate schedule

Yes, EnergyUnited utilizes Sensus AMI technology for all meters, this technology can be programmed for net metering. No meter change is required.

Avoided cost is the rate at which EnergyUnited can purchase electricity from alternative sources.

There are separate avoided cost structures for Solar Generation and Non-Solar Generation.

The avoided cost calculation and/or the formula for such calculation will be adjusted, as needed.

Solar

Does EnergyUnited Sell
and Install Solar panels?
Does EnergyUnited charge any fees when I install solar?
Does EnergyUnited offer a “sell all” solar energy rate?
Does EnergyUnited recommend any local installers?

Does EnergyUnited charge any fees when I install solar?

All Interconnection Applications require a non refundable application fee of $250 for residential members and $500 for non-residential members.

Yes, installations sized from 1 – 500 kW can choose our Small Generation – Purchase Power Service rider (SGPPS).

Our SGPPS rider goes only to 20 kW for residential and 100 kW for non-residential. Anything larger is handled on an individual basis.

With the SGPPS rider all energy production is metered and purchased by the cooperative at Avoided cost.

EnergyUnited currently does not partner directly with any installers. EnergyUnited has no mandate that all our energy should be supplied by solar. If an installer is making any statements regarding mandates, requirements or partnerships for solar installations please feel free to reach out to EnergyUnited and verify any such statements.

All energy used and produced is credited or charged at that moment. There is no “offset” or carryover as a credit is applied each month for your excess production.

Any excess energy generated in any month is shown as a credit on your bill in that month.

Net Metering Rate

These are the technical documents and forms necessary to apply for interconnection with EnergyUnited.

* Certificate of Completion – Digital

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Interconnection Process

This document outlines the basic steps necessary to connect a generation system to EnergyUnited. This is a must-read before beginning a new project.
Below are the documents that need to be submitted to get the approval to proceed to construction:
1. Application to Interconnect
2. Application Fee
3. One-line Diagram showing all main components
4. Manufacturer’s PV catalog and Inverter cut-sheet
5. Copy of Report of Proposed Construction (ROPC)
6. Homeowner’s Insurance

Below are the documents that need to be submitted to get the final approval to be energized:
1. Interconnection Agreement
2. Electrical final Inspection Certificate
3. Certificate of Completion

Residential Electric Rate Schedule

Effective for bills rendered on or after January 1, 2025.

EnergySage

While EnergyUnited does not install or sell renewable energy systems, EnergySage will get you a quote online from multiple prescreened local N.C. installers and help you compare offers so you get the best deal. It’s free to use and you don’t have to share your phone number.

NC GreenPower Program

Formed in 2003, NC GreenPower is an independent nonprofit whose mission is to expand public knowledge and acceptance of cleaner energy technologies to all North Carolinians through local, community-based initiatives.
Donations to the Mass Market renewable energy product fund both the Solar+ Schools program and local renewable energy. The block size has increased from 50 kWh to 125 kWh of renewable energy from eligible green power generators across the state; the remaining donation will support the installation of small (3-5 kW) solar PV projects at selected schools. Annually, a monthly $4 donation will support 1,500 kWh of green power and has the environmental impact of planting 240 trees! NC GreenPower is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law.

Please visit their website for more information: ncgreenpower.org/solar-schools/

Forms and Standards

These are the technical documents and forms necessary to apply for interconnection with EnergyUnited.

Net Metering Rate

This is the rider (in addition to your normal electric rate) for participating in Net Metering.

Additional Information

To sign up to donate through your utility bill, call EnergyUnited at 1‑800‑522‑3793
If you have more questions or need any additional information, please feel free to contact us and we will be glad to help!