1 of 5 9/5/17, 10:36 AM (/) Jackson, MI 60 CONTACT ACCOUNT MENU Net Metering Get Credit for Sharing Energy If you re interested in generating your own renewable energy at your home of business, Net Metering could be for you. As part of the Net Metering program, you ll earn credit on your monthly energy bill for any excess energy you don t use. How Does It Work? Even though you generate electricity through your own renewable energy source, you'll still be connected to the grid. The energy you generate will decrease your need to purchase electricity from us and we will credit you for any extra energy you produce. It s good for the planet and your budget, too. Net Metering is available when you generate energy using eligible renewable energy systems. Check out the details in the chart below. Program Categories Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 System Size 20 kw > 20 to 150 kw > 150 to 550 kw (Anaerobic digestion only) Meter Requirement Single Meter Two Meters Two Meters Billing
Credit Excess energy credited at power supply and delivery rate Excess energy credited at power supply rate only Excess energy credited at power supply rate only For additional information on the process, check out the Net Metering brochure (/~/media/ce/documents/renewables /net-metering/net-metering-everything-you-need-to-know.ashx?la=en). HOW TO ENROLL ELIGIBILITY You can participate in Net Metering if: 1. 1. You have a generator with a system size less than or equal to 150 kilowatts (kw) or a methane digester system less than or equal to 550 kw. You ll need to project your annual kilowatt-hours. 2. 2. Your generator offsets the electric needs of your home or business. Please Note: Whenever you make onsite changes that will affect your use, you ll need to provide additional information and verification about how your annual energy use may change. For more information, please see our Terms and Definitions below. APPLYING FOR THE PROGRAM To get started: 1. Determine your category: Category 1: Electric generator producing 20 kilowatts (kw) or less per year. Category 2: Electric generator producing 20-150 kw/year. Category 3: Methane digester generating 150-550 kw/year. 2. Complete the Interconnection Application (Category 1 and 2 Application (https://consumersenergy.powerclerk.com/account/login); Category 3 Application (/~/media /CE/Documents/Customer Forms/1214.ashx?la=en)): This form includes contact information, generation type, system size and annual energy use. You ll be asked to pay a $75 application fee and a $25 program fee. If you have questions, call us at 517-788-2119 or email us (mailto:net_metering@cmsenergy.com). 3. Make sure your generating system meets approved specifications submitted in your application. 4. Perform a commissioning test to ensure your generator can be safely connected to the grid. 5. Sign the Generator Interconnection Operating Agreement (GIOA) after confirming that the information on your newly installed system is accurate. If you plan to make changes to your system in the future, you must notify us ahead of time. FIND AN INSTALLER Type Company Address Country Air & Solar Energy LLC (https://www.facebook.com /Country-Air-Solar-Energy-LLC-458860100845515/) 1101 N. Bradley Rd, Charlotte MI. 48813 2 of 5 9/5/17, 10:36 AM
Type Company Address Four Elements Energy, Inc. (http://www.fourelementsenergy.com/) Harvest Energy Solutions (http://harvestenergysolutions.com/) 54630 60th Ave, Lawrence MI. 49064 2218 E High St, Jackson MI. 49203 Hunter Energy Resources (http://www.hunterenergyresources.com/) 16049 Van Buren, West Olive MI. 49460 J. Ranck Electric, Inc. (Commercial Installations) (http://www.jranck.com/) 1993 Gover Pkwy, Mount Pleasant MI. 48858 Michigan Solar Solutions LLC (http://www.michigansolarsolutions.com/) Oak Electric Service Inc. (http://www.oakelectric.com/) 509 Sherbrooke, Commerce MI. 48382 5492 Dixie Hwy Suite 1 & 2, Waterford MI. 48329 Power Home Solar, LLC. (http://www.powerhome.com/) 38905 Mount Road, Sterling Heights MI. 48310 Solar Joint Ventures LLC. (http://www.solarjv.com/) 1904 Woodslee Drive, Troy MI. 48083 Solar King, LLC (http://solarkingmi.com/) Solar Winds Power System LLC. (http://www.thesolarwinds.com/) 4522 Racewood Drive, Commerce MI. 48382 5399 Laura Dr., Shelbyville MI. 49344 Strawberry Solar (http://www.strawberrysolar.com/) 116 Candler St., Highland Park MI. 48203 The Green Panel, Inc. (http://www.thegreenpanel.com/) 4023 South Old US 23, Brighton MI. 48114 Westbrook Construction, Inc. 7222 Burr St. PO Box 214, Benzonia MI. 49616 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS Category 1: An eligible electric generator creating 20 kilowatts (kw) or less per year at a single site. It must also use equipment certified by a nationally-recognized testing laboratory to IEEE 1547.1 testing standards and be in compliance with UL 1741 1.1A. Category 2: An eligible electric generator creating between 20 kw and 150 kw per year at a single site. Category 3: A methane digester generating between 150 kw and 550 kw per year at a single site. Eligible Electric Generator: A renewable electric generator or methane digester with a generation capacity outlined in categories 1 through 3 above. Full Retail Rate: The power supply and distribution components for the cost of electric service. Full retail rate does not include surcharges, the system access charge of other charges assessed on a per-meter basis. 3 of 5 9/5/17, 10:36 AM
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