Please call Adams Electric before installing any Renewable Energy System.
The Cooperative has reached its 5% threshold for offering net metering to its members per its wholesale power contract in June of 2024. Current net metering accounts are grandfathered until 12/31/2034. All new solar installations are now subject to net billing. (Details in Policy 43 below).
Attached are the two policies that cover small distribution generation facilities incentives and interconnection.
Policy 36 – Interconnection Policy
Policy 43 – Small Distributed Generation Facilities Incentive
For systems up to 100 kW AC, the Cooperative provides an incentive for the purchase of kWhs produced in excess of the member’s electrical consumption.
Small Distributed Generation Incentive Rate =
[(5 x PPI’s On Peak Energy Charge Rate) + (2 x PPI’s Off Peak Energy Charge Rate)]/7
Small DG Incentive shall be calculated as follows:
(Small DG monthly production – minus monthly member consumption) x Small DG Incentive Rate
- An application fee may be required based on the size of the system to study the impact on the electrical distribution system.
- If the member has a two-meter electric heating and/or cooling rate, the rate must change to a single-meter electric rate.
- Metering fees will depend on the complexity of the metering.
- The member must sign an interconnection agreement.
- A disconnect means must be provided to isolate the system from Adams Electric Cooperative.
- Prior to operating the system, Adams Electric Cooperative will and Prairie Power, Inc. may inspect and test the installation to verify its proper and safe operation.
After discussions with Adams Electric, this form will need to be submitted to begin the interconnection process:
Policy 36 – Attachment A General Description and Electrical Characteristics
The application form along with the $200 one-time metering fee can be mailed to: Laura Bergman, Adams Electric Cooperative, P.O. Box 247, Camp Point, IL 62320.
Attached are the two policies that cover qualifying facilities and interconnection.
Policy 36 – Interconnection Policy
Policy 41 – Interconnection Policy for Co-Generators – Small Power Production
For systems larger than 100 kW AC, the system must comply with Public Utility Regulatory Policies (PURPA) and become a qualifying facility (QF).
A summary of our requirements:
- An application fee may be required based on the size of the system to study the impact on the electrical distribution system.
- Prairie Power, Inc. (PPI) will be responsible for purchasing the excess energy being supplied to the grid.
- If the member has a two-meter electric heating and/or cooling rate, the rate must change to a single-meter electric rate.
- Metering fees will depend on the complexity of the metering.
- The member must sign an interconnection agreement.
- A disconnect means must be provided to isolate the system from Adams Electric Cooperative.
- Prior to operating the system, Adams Electric Cooperative will and Prairie Power, Inc. may inspect and test the installation to verify its proper and safe operation.
Please contact Adams Electric Cooperative to discuss these requirements in more detail. Call 800-232-4797 or 217-509-7760. Business hours are Monday – Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
