New Solar or Renewable Energy Site Application

Need more info before applying?

Please do not start construction before we have provided approval. 

Are you ready and have your documentation? Proceed below.

Application Submittal

Before you submit an application below, you should have following items available (if you don’t have the information you cannot complete the process):

1. Your Columbia REA Account AND meter number (on your bill or in Smart Hub )
2. Your Contractors contact information
3. System information from your contractor that you will input:
   • Rating of system in KW – AC only
   • Voltage; 120, 240, 208, 277, 480
   • Phase (single or 3)
   • Prime Mover type; Photovoltaic, Engine, Turbine, other
   • Energy Source; Solar, Wind, Water, Biogas
   • Is this PV System UL1741 or UL1741-PCS (BESS Systems) Listed? (required)
   • All systems must have a contractor installed AC Production Meter.
4. Two PDF docs:
   • PDF copies of the drawings. What’s required? Check the REQUIRED DRAWINGS SAMPLE
   • A signed PDF copy with all pages, of the Columbia REA Net-Meter Interconnection Agreement 
5. Pay the application fee. We don’t review or approve applications until the application fee is paid

Columbia REA requires a non-refundable Interconnection Application fee based on the system size, rated in AC, for either new systems or expansions to existing systems-

• • • 1 KW to  10 KW                           $ 400.00
    • 10.01 KW to 20KW                      $ 750.00
    • 20.01KW to 50KW                       $ 1,000.00
    • 50.01KW to 100KW                     $ 2,000.00
    • Minimal system expansion*         $ 190.00
    • Battery Energy Storage System  – An additional fee and longer approval period may be required for a BESS and/or a System Impact Study. We will inform you, if so.

Call (509) 526-4041 to pay the fee.

Note: Once submitted  below, you, the Columbia REA Member, will receive an email from us with the application information and asking for a confirmation from your email. (not your contractors email) This allows us to know you have authorized the agreement and have hired a contractor. Confirmations from a contractors emails will not be accepted.

We don’t review or approve applications until the application fee is paid and all information is received. We strongly suggest you do not proceed with installation until you have approval from Columbia REA. We are not responsible for any costs or issues encountered by proceeding without Columbia REA approval.

If you need help with this process or need to pay the fee, please call a Member Service Rep at (509) 526-4041.

When you have the above in-hand, click the button to submit a new Net-Meter application.