§ 23-18-601. Title

This subchapter shall be known and cited as the “Arkansas Renewable Energy Development Act of 2001”.

§ 23-18-602. Legislative findings and declarations

(a) Net energy metering encourages the use of renewable energy resources and renewable energy technologies by reducing utility interconnection and administrative costs for small consumers of electricity. More than thirty (30) other states have passed similar laws or regulations in support of net energy metering programs. Increasing the consumption of renewable resources promotes the wise […]

§ 23-18-603. Definitions

As used in this subchapter: (1) “Avoided cost” means: (A) For an electric utility other than a municipal utility, the costs to an electric utility of electric energy or capacity, or both, that, but for the generation from the net-metering facility or facilities, the utility would generate itself or purchase from another source, as determined […]

§ 23-18-604. Commission authority — Definition

(a) An electric utility shall allow net-metering facilities to be interconnected using a standard meter capable of registering the flow of electricity in two (2) directions. (b) Following notice and opportunity for public comment, a commission: (1) Shall establish appropriate rates, terms, and conditions for net metering; (2) For net-metering customers who receive service under […]

§ 23-18-605. Municipal utilities

(a) A municipal utility shall allow net-metering facilities to be interconnected according to the ordinances, rules, or regulations established by the governing body of the municipal utility. (b) The governing body of a municipal utility may elect to follow procedures under § 23-18-604 or may adopt ordinances, rules, or regulations establishing the rates, terms, and […]