Considering investing in solar?
The Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives recently developed a new resource for members considering solar. This online tool is your one-stop shop for information, data, and resources to help you make an informed decision when investing in solar! Visit the website by clicking here.
Solar Energy FAQ 10 Steps to Take Before Installing Solar Questions to Ask a Solar Contractor
Solar Vendors at Your Door?
Imposters have appeared on members’ doorsteps and businesses, claiming to have a relationship or endorsement with Citizens Electric. They may demand signatures and promise that a solar installation will eliminate electric bills.
Citizens Electric Corporation has not partnered with or referred solar installers. Our representatives do not go door-to-door to promote products or services; we do not use coercion or demand immediate payments or signatures. If someone claims to be a Citizens Electric employee or contractor, ask for a CEC ID badge. All CEC-issued ID badges should prominently display our logo, and our employee and contractor vehicles are also required to display the Citizens Electric logo.
File a Complaint with the Missouri Attorney General
The Consumer Complaint Form is available for online submission or pdf format.
Missouri’s Net Metering Law
The “Net-Metering and Easy Connect Act” (RSMO Section 386.890) states that the distributed generation is intended to primarily offset part or all of the member-generator’s own electrical energy requirements.
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- Full retail price is paid (credited) for all energy put on the grid up to the amount purchased that month from the utility. For example, all kilowatt hours put onto the grid by the consumer will be subtracted from the total amount purchased that month from the Cooperative.
- The member will pay only the “net” difference as calculated by using the applicable standard rate.
- Avoided cost (calculated by Wabash Valley Power Alliance) is paid for all energy put on the grid in excess of that month’s purchase. This amount above what is purchased can remain as a credit on the member's bill for up to a maximum of 1 year. That month’s credit will expire if not used within 1 year or at the time of disconnect.
- All standard service availability fees still apply.
Rooftop Solar & Other Distributed Energy Resources
Citizens Electric supports self-generation and works closely with members early in the planning stages to ensure that safety precautions are in place to prevent back-feeding into the electrical grid in the event of a grid outage.
The first step of the process is to complete a Net Metering Application for the appropriate generation unit:
For Net Metering Installations up to 100 kW (most common)
Application Download Net Metering Guidelines Download Annual Test Form Download
For Other Installations
Distributed Resources not more than 10,000 kW Facilities 10,0001 kW or Greater
Once completed, return the signed form to
Citizens Electric Corporation
Attention: Engineering
1500 Rand Ave.
Perryville, MO 63775
