Alaska interconnection applications

Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA)

3 AAC 50.900-50.949 (Net Metering Standards), interconnection in 3 AAC 50.940 – Net Metering Standards - Interconnection of eligible consumer generation systems · source

Electric utilities subject to RCA economic regulation (e.g. Chugach Electric, MEA, GVEA, HEA, Alaska Electric Light & Power, AVEC), except independent systems with <5,000,000 kWh prior-year retail sales, 100%-renewable independent systems, or distribution portions exempted for stability (3 AAC 50.900(b)).

Utility-specific interconnection application of no more than two pages, in utility interconnection tariff filed with RCA (3 AAC 50.940(a)).

No extra standby, capacity, interconnection or other net-metering fees unless commission approves (3 AAC 50.930); disconnect switch cost may be charged per 50.940.

Utility tariff may require liability insurance only if coverage is readily available at reasonable cost to the consumer (3 AAC 50.940(a)).

Tariff must address external disconnect switch unless utility finds it unnecessary; consumer may choose switch at utility-designated accessible location or agreement allowing utility to disconnect generation and load. Switch+wiring cost chargeable if within 5 ft of meter base/at main structure; elsewhere consumer pays switch, utility pays wiring (3 AAC 50.940(a)).

NEM – 3 AAC 50.900-50.949
Monthly netting; net excess credited at utility's non-firm power rate (avoided-cost type), credits never expire (3 AAC 50.930). IEEE 1547 / UL 1741 may be used as technical standards.

Electric cooperatives under RCA economic regulation are covered. Municipal utilities and utilities exempt from RCA economic regulation (AS 42.05) are not bound and set their own policies.