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Go solar and sell extra power to JPS

To connect solar to the grid and sell extra power, you need an inspection, a licence and a JPS contract.

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Net billing licence requirements (PDF)

Opens the official government site.

Who can do this

JPS customers in good standing using renewable power. Homes up to 10 kW, businesses up to 100 kW.

What you need

Tick things off as you gather them.

Steps

  1. Use a registered electrician or engineer to design and install it.
  2. Get the system inspected and certified through the GER portal.
  3. Apply to the Ministry for a net billing licence.
  4. Pay the processing and application fees once your papers pass.
  5. After the licence, JPS must offer you the Standard Offer Contract.
  6. Sign it. JPS buys your extra power at the rate the OUR sets.
  7. Licensed but JPS won’t connect you? Complain to the OUR.

Cost

The Ministry lists a $19,000 processing fee plus $1,800 per kW and a licence fee (2019 figures). Confirm current amounts.

How long

Ask the Ministry.

Can’t go online?

JPS: 1-888-225-5577. Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR): 876-968-6053 or 1-888-225-5687.

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