Distributed Generation Information

We now offer turn-key solar, battery back up and generator installations!

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Contact us! Distributed Generation Application Interconnection agreement HOTEC Solar Installations

D.G. Interconnection Process

  1. Contact your DG installer for details such as construction, production and Potential investment

  2. Contact HOTEC by phone at 254-840-2781 or email RonPoston@hotec.coop, and inform us of the potential equipment being added to the grid.

  3. Read our Distributed Generation Policy to become familiar with the procedures required by HOTEC.

  4. Complete the DG Application and furnish a one line diagram of the proposed solar installation.

  5. Schedule an appointment for HOTEC to inspect installation, before energizing, and interconnecting with DG system.

  6. Complete Interconnection Agreement and furnish required insurance information.

  7. Purchase DG meter $250.00 ($ installer/member)

    • DG meter gives 3-reading’s: Delivered – Received – Net (Sold vs. Produced)

    • If requested, a manual read each month will be a $50.00 charge to member.

    • $500,000 Minimum liability insurance, for more information please see the DG policy hyperlinked above.

 

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FAQ's

Yes we do! were amped up and ready to provide you with your own PV system, call today to set up an appointment!

The average installation cost for a solar array in central Texas ranges between $2.50-$3.25 a Watt.  Solar arrays are sized by kW output, which is the wattage multiplied by 1000. For example a 10kW system installed at $2.50 a watt would be valued at $25,000.

Please contact HOTEC, for your annual usage and additional questions. (DG email)

HOTEC has now moved to only an avoided cost model. Net metering will no longer be available to future installations. currently our avoided cost buyback rate is 4.71 cents per kWh overproduced onto HOTEC's distribution grid.

The answer is yes!

Any DG interconnection with HOTEC's grid requires permission via application, and interconnection process. Failure to do so could result in injury to line crew personnel and or HOTEC equipment. Improper connection to HOTEC's grid will also prevent the member from benefitting from production payback of the DG system.

No,

Standard residential solar installations without battery back up are programmed to shut down during outages for safety reasons. Battery back up systems are available but in most cases do not prove to be economical.