Member-consumers who own qualifying renewable energy facilities may connect to ACEC's power grid, or cogenerate power with the Cooperative, if terms of the cogeneration contract are met.
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The member-consumer's facility is evaluated for compliance with all of the requirements of our electric tariff and general regulations for such alternative energy producers.
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A meter that measures both kWhs generated and kWhs used is installed.
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The interconnection allows member-consumers to purchase power from ACEC if their electricity needs exceed their facility's generating capacity.
- Questions to Ask a Solar PV Vendor (this list of questions is also included in DG: Frequently Asked Questions)
The Iowa Energy Center is an excellent source for information about renewable energy systems.
The Iowa Utilities Board released a Distributed Generation Information Guide for on-site generation. (Jan. 2015)
If you have any questions, contact Ryan Wagner or call (563) 864-7611 or toll free (888) 788-1551.