Considering solar?

Generating your own power from the sun is an exciting milestone, but it is also a major financial decision. As your member-owned electric cooperative, Flint Energies is here to serve as your trusted energy advisor. Before you sign a contract or modify your roof, we want to help you separate the facts from the high-pressure sales pitches.

Let's look at how solar works on our system, what questions you need to ask, and how we can work together to safely power your home.

Ready to Apply?

Download the official paperwork required to start your interconnection request. We highly recommend looping your chosen solar vendor into this step to ensure your equipment technical specifications match our system requirements.

Navigating Your Solar Journey

Step 1:
Gather Research from Trusted Advisors

Before You Buy.

First, please contact Flint Energies at 1-800-342-3616 for a free consultation. Flint Energies does not work with or endorse any residential or light commercial solar company directly.

Never rely solely on a solar contractor's savings estimates. Look at your historical energy use, research solar technologies, and use our assessment checklist below to see if your roof is a good candidate for photovoltaic (PV) generation.

Distributed generation (DG) is power generation that is defined as small generation units distributed around Flint Energies’ distribution system. DG systems can be powered by solar, wind, landfill gas, diesel fueled engines, natural gas fueled micro-turbines, etc. Flint Energies considers both electricity-generating equipment and energy storage equipment as distributed generation. These can be located at your home or business and owned and operated by you or a 3rd party. The generation may, or may not, be operated in parallel (connected to) Flint Energies.

Members inquiring about distributed generation generally fall into four basic categories:

Small power production facilities (solar, wind, waste),
Backup power which can be synchronized with the utility upon restoration from utility outages,
Generation for self-service of customer’s own load through parallel operation with the utility and peak shaving of demand,
Generation that is for exporting (landfill gas, large wind farms, etc.).

Step 2:
Learn from Flint Energies' Experience

Understand the Grid.

Private systems (called Distributed Generation) interact directly with our local grid. Understand the engineering constraints, capacity limits (up to 45 kW for residential, under 300 kW for commercial), and our monthly base charges before committing.

How does a member apply to install and operate DG on the Flint Energies system?

As of January, 2025, more than 650 Flint Energies members have installed their Solar PV energy systems. If you would like to install and operate power generation on the Flint Energies system, we recommend you review the following:

Review the costs of the equipment including initial costs and annual operation and maintenance costs including cost of insurance. These may be capital costs or costs of a long-term lease.
Do research on the technologies available and then locate local reputable vendors that sell, install and maintain the DG you choose.
Make sure, prior to any purchase, that you have applied with Flint to interconnect your power generation and that you have met all requirements. (See application below)
Review the Flint rates and related monthly charges

Step 3:
Make a Formal Application to Flint

Required Interconnection.

Before any hardware is installed, you or your contractor must submit a formal application packet and a non-refundable $500 Net Metering Interconnection administrative fee. We must approve the plans and ensure a visible, lockable air-gap disconnect switch is included for our line workers' safety.

Getting Started

You can start the process by submitting the appropriate application, as well as ensuring the technology you choose meets all of the requirements listed in the documents below. It is likely you will have to get the vendor involved in submitting the application to ensure the technology meets all of our requirements. Upon receipt of the solar application packet and other required documentation, Flint Energies will review the application for approval. If your application is denied, Flint will provide information as to the requirements for approval. Along with the approval, Flint will provide a cost of further interconnection studies, if necessary, and for the physical interconnection. Once approval is obtained by Flint, the Owner will be contacted by email and advised of the approval and future steps for interconnection. Prior to physical interconnection of Distributed Generation (DG), a Flint Energies representative will inspect for proper operation and installation.

The limit for residential generation is 45 kW and the limit for commercial generation is less than 300 kW.

For more information, contact: energyservices@flintemc.com

Phone: (478) 988-3500 ext. 5506

Residential Solar Application Process (159.29 KB)

Solar Application Packet (829.31 KB)

Commercial Solar Packet (829.84 KB)

Step 4:
Explore Alternatives

No Roof Modifications Required.

Want the benefits of clean energy without the $15,000+ upfront installation costs, roof maintenance, or long-term leases? Learn how you can purchase affordable, utility-scale renewable energy directly through our Green Power Program.

Clean Energy Made Easy

Through our partnership with Green Power EMC, Flint Energies pulls clean energy from utility-scale solar farms across South Georgia. You don't need a single panel on your roof to support a cleaner footprint.

Affordable Blocks: Purchase green power for an additional monthly charge of just $4 per 150 kWh block.
Zero Maintenance: No installation fees, no long-term financing leases, and no structural changes to your home.
Certified Green: Our Green Power program is Green-e Energy certified, meeting strict consumer-protection and environmental standards.

Call about a solar rate for your home at (478) 988-3500, ext. 5506

Questions? We're Here to Help.

Connect directly with our Energy Services team before you sign a vendor agreement.

Email: energyservices@flintemc.com

Phone: 478-988-3500 ext. 5506

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Thinking About Solar?

Ready to Explore Solar?

Ready to Apply?

Navigating Your Solar Journey

Step 1:
Gather Research from Trusted Advisors

Before You Buy.

Step 2:
Learn from Flint Energies' Experience

Understand the Grid.

Step 3:
Make a Formal Application to Flint

Required Interconnection.

Step 4:
Explore Alternatives

No Roof Modifications Required.

Clean Energy Made Easy

Questions? We're Here to Help.

Ready to Explore Solar?

Ready to Apply?

Step 1: Gather Research from Trusted Advisors

Before You Buy.

Additional Resources

What is Distributed Generation?

Step 2: Learn from Flint Energies' Experience

Understand the Grid.

Additional Resources

Step 3: Make a Formal Application to Flint

Required Interconnection.

Additional Resources

Step 4: Explore Alternatives

No Roof Modifications Required.

Alternative Option: The Green Power Program

Questions? We're Here to Help.

Step 1:
Gather Research from Trusted Advisors

Step 2:
Learn from Flint Energies' Experience

Step 3:
Make a Formal Application to Flint

Step 4:
Explore Alternatives