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Georgia Power solar interconnection: what it requires before you energize
How does Georgia Power detect unpermitted backfeed?
Being verified being verified
What happens if they catch you?
Tolerant while an application is pending: one member backfed without credit for six months awaiting inspection and PTO, no complaints. The ugly stories are no-paper-trail cases. reported
Small and DIY interconnection requirements
Mostly online process, homeowner desk in some areas. More scrutiny on batteries than panels in the paperwork. reported
Off-grid systems don't involve the utility at all, city building and electrical permits only. reported
sources: Georgia Power solar
Related: NorthWestern Energy (MT)
Planning a zero-export or plug-in setup here? See the zero-export reality check and equipment notes.
Every claim above is evidence-graded: documented means it traces to the tariff or the utility's own filings, reported means a dated community report. The full table covers 53 utilities: see all of Gridrules.