Renewable Energy

Sumner-Cowley Electric Cooperative supports sustainable energy by offering renewable options such as solar and wind energy. We are committed to helping members explore clean energy solutions for a more sustainable future.

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Renewable Energy Solutions

Many Cooperative members are interested in owning renewable energy systems, particularly solar and wind, for their homes, businesses, or farming operations. A common question asked is how much money can be saved in future electricity costs in comparison to the investment. There are many variables that have an impact on the economic viability of a  machine.  

Sumner-Cowley Electric Cooperative can help you answer these questions if you are considering a renewable system.  We have made documentation and FAQ sheets available for our members.  If you have additional questions or concerns please contact SCEC's Director of Operations Jordan Creed via email jordanc@sucocoop.com or call 888-326-3356.

 

Things to Consider

  1. Project Costs
  2. Interest rates
  3. Electricity generated
  4. Retail electric rate
  5. Project life
  6. Grants and loans
  7. O&M costs
  8. Electricity consumed
  9. Utility's avoided cost of generation  
  10. Discount rate

Solar FAQ

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Since interest in solar power generation is growing, we put together a series of fact sheets to help answer questions you might have. Contact us for more information about solar and assistance in making decisions about whether solar is a good option for you.

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Interconnecting to the Utility Grid

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Solar Installation Guidelines

Solar installation must be sized to appropriately offset the current/near-future load on the metered load.

     - Member interconnections can only be metered for a single account.  Excess kWh generation for one meter cannot offset kWh used by another meter.  

     - Residential maximum output: 15kW  

     - Commercial maximum output: 150kW

All equipment must meet the requirements to be certified under UL 1741 and follow IEEE 1547.

An appropriately rated disconnect for the solar interconnection must be within 10 feet of the Main Service Panel.  This disconnect must clearly be marked as a disconnect for PV Solar. 

Documents Required

  1.  $500 application fee
    • If further study is required, the member is responsible for costs and additional documentation
  2. Interconnection Application
  3. Specification sheets for all equipment
  4. Drawing of installation and interconnection
  5. Certificate of Insurance showing general liability coverage

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