BEC has a tariff (rules of the game) for Members who want to make their own power from renewable resources.

See and print a brochure (PDF) that explains the process.

See article and diagram on Grid-connected Solar PV system

Get the full details in the Distributed Generation Tariff (a PDF file) and from the DG Application (a PDF file). Here are a few items from the tariff related to renewable resources that you may want to know:

• There is a $50 application fee (for systems under 50 kilowatts).

• “Net metering” is allowed in an innovative way. For small power producers (BEC expects most members who are using solar panels or wind generators will be in this category), BEC will “bank” excess kilowatt-hours above their usage on any specific month. That means in future months when their usage exceeds their power production BEC will draw from their bank and apply the previous excess production to their current bill. In no case will BEC write a check for the excess power a member’s equipment has produced.

• BEC will install a new TWACS meter

• The Wind turbine or solar panel must have a "UL" listed inverter specifically to be grid connected.

• To get started, members need to read the  Distributed Generation Tariff (PDF file), complete the DG Application (PDF file) and bring it into a BEC office.