Utility Interconnection Agreement (UIA)

A formal agreement with the local utility required before connecting any on-site generation system (solar, generator, battery) to the grid. Sets technical requirements for the connection, establishes metering terms, and may include net metering provisions. Required for all grid-tied microgrid installations. Processing time varies from 2–12 weeks depending on utility and jurisdiction. Prime Microgrid manages the full interconnection process.

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Net Metering

A utility billing arrangement in which excess solar generation exported to the grid is credited against the property's utility bill. Availability and credit rates vary significantly by utility and state. Florida, Texas, and California have different net metering structures. Microgrid-connected solar systems can participate in net metering when grid-tied, subject to utility interconnection agreement terms.

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