Interconnection Standards

June 10, 2024

Summary

Alabama does not have statewide interconnection standards.

Southern Company, the parent company of Alabama Power Company, does have a policy on operation of distributed energy resources (DER) in parallel with the distribution system.

The policy does not give explicit information on system size limits in relation to levels of review. The scope of any required system impact study is determined jointly by the DER owner and the utility. Following the system impact study, an interconnection equipment study may also be required. Incorporation of energy storage systems may require additional study.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	State
Category:	Regulatory Policy
State:	Alabama
Incentive Type:	Interconnection
Web Site:	https://www.alabamapower.com/clean-energy/solar-energy.html#:~:text=Contact%20us%20before%20solar%20panel,information%20on%20qualified%20candidates%20online.
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Solar Photovoltaics Wind (All) Biomass Fuel Cells using Non-Renewable Fuels Wind (Small) Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels Lithium-ion
Applicable Utilities:	Alabama Power (Southern Company)
System Capacity Limit:	Not addressed
Standard Agreement:	No
Insurance Requirements:	May be required at company's discretion.
External Disconnect Switch:	Not addressed
Net Metering Required:	No

Contact

Name:	Customer Service
Organization:	Alabama Power
Address:
Phone:	(180) 024-5224
Email:	g2apcrenewables@southernco.com

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.