The cap is a legislatively-mandated mechanism designed to ensure a safe and reliable grid for all member-consumers, including those that choose to installed net-metered renewable generation at their premises.
Cooperatives in Virginia have up to 5% of their Virginia adjusted peak-load (2% residential, 1% non-residential and 2% non-profit/non-jurisdictional) open to net energy metering under the current law.
See the chart below for A&N Electric Cooperative's current total allowable net metering capacity for each of the 3 categories.
In 2019, A&N Electric Cooperative and its sister Cooperatives helped to pass a new law that expanded this cap following a rulemaking at the State Corporation Commission.
A&N Electric Cooperative NEM System Data
| Net Metering INstallations | Systems Installed | Installed Capacity kW (AC) | Capacity Cap kW (AC) | Current Capacity | Estimated Annual Generation kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Residential| 192 | 1,450 | 3,938 | 36.83% | 2,523,311 |
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| Non-Residential | 26 | 980 | 1,969 | 49.7% | 1,704,748 |
Non-Jurisdictional| 11 | 183 | 3,938 | 4.64% | 318,204 |
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NEM data as of 5/1/2024
Download NEM-10 Data Chart May 2024 (PDF)