Member-Owned Renewable Energy

EnerStar Electric Cooperative and its wholesale power provider, Wabash Valley Power Alliance, offer a diverse power portfolio, including many renewable energy sources. If you’re considering installing a solar array at your home, the first step in your decision-making should be to contact EnerStar. You can reach us at (800) 635-4145 or renewables@enerstar.com. We are here to provide all the necessary information to help you make an informed decision.

Systems under 25 kW

EnerStar's net metering program for systems under 25 KW has been fully subscribed since November 2019. Any systems coming online will fall under our Net Billing Program (Article 17). For 2026, the avoided cost credit for excess generation pushed back to the grid will be .05028 per kWh.

Interconnection Policy

Power Purchase & Sales Agreement

Sample One-Line Diagram

General Info - Step by Step

Renewable FAQ

Questions to Ask Your Solar Contractor

Systems 25 kW and greater

The process for systems 25 KW and over is slightly different. The Interconnection policy (see above - Article 16) and the system specs and diagram should be submitted to EnerStar. After reviewing this documentation, we will contact you regarding any system studies that may need to be completed. After you have interconnection approval from EnerStar, your next step is to complete the documentation for excess generation pushed back to the grid. As a qualifying facility, power purchased is governed by WVPA's Distributed Generation policies. Follow this link for information and pricing.

Members wishing to install a renewable energy system must own it themselves. EnerStar's bylaws do not allow for a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA.)

Pre-Solar Installation Overview

If you're interested in learning more about solar power, we can provide the information you need to make an informed decision. Contact us either by phone at (800) 635-4145 or via email at renewables@enerstar.com. Here is a brief video to assist you with the initial steps.

Understand How a Solar System Works

It is essential to understand how your solar panel system operates. It is crucial that the solar array be correctly connected to the power grid to prevent back-feeding that can pose a danger to our line crews. Here is a brief video that illustrates the solar array functionality.