Garkane's guide to applying for Net-Meter Service

**If Garkane staff finds a net-generation facility without it being approved and commissioned by Garkane staff, the account will be disconnected IMMEDIATELY for safety reason and will incur a $300 call out fee. 

         1. Read and understand Garkane's Utah or Arizona Net Metering rates/tariffs. For questions contact Garkane's Energy Advisor James Clegg at James.clegg@garkane.com

         2. Obtain quotes and choose a reputable installer. 

         3. Watch the orientation video and pass the quiz to receive a net-meter application. 

Garkane now requires each Net-Meter Solar applicant to watch our Solar Orientation Video and take a quiz to ensure all steps are followed and the process to apply is fully understood. Once the applicant has passed the orientation quiz with 100%, there will be a link to click to access the net-meter application. All installers/contractors working within Garkane's service territory will also have to watch the video orientation and take the quiz to be approved to install solar systems for our members. 

Click to start the quiz - When you pass the quiz with 100%, hit the application link to fill out the net-meter application.

 

 

 

 

Net Metering is a term that refers to having a generating facility where you export unused electricity back to the grid. This is common for residential solar systems on a home or wind turbines. A Net-meter calculates the usage your facility generates and what is consumed compared to what is exported back to the grid.   

YOU MUST GO THROUGH THE GARKANE NET-METER APPLICATION PROCESS TO GET CREDITED FOR YOUR SOLAR PANEL GENERATION

We have seen multiple instances where new solar owners have bypassed the net-metering application process and hooked up their own solar system to the meter. This means the meter was not setup or commissioned to properly read kWh consumption vs kWh generated so all electricity flowing through gets billed as consumption, rather than offsetting the generation from the panels. Part of the net metering approval process is commissioning tests and inspection to confirm that the system isolates/disconnects itself from our system appropriately for safety reasons. So it's a huge safety concern as well as billing concern if the owner of the solar system is planning on getting credited for the energy generated by the solar panels. 

 

 

It is important to gather as much information as you can in order to make the best decision for your situation.  The following information is available to help our members with the process.

*In order to accommodate as many members to connect to the grid with cogeneration systems, we will not allow a system larger than 125% of max demand recorded for the service location.

*For Net Metering over 25 kW or for a General Service Net Metering application, please contact bryant.shakespear@garkane.com for engineering and application requirements.