This agreement applies to parallel interconnection of non-utility owned single phase small generation systems which are rated at 20 kW or less for residential members and 100 kW or less for nonresidential members.
This Standard contains the requirements, in addition to applicable tariffs and service regulations, for parallel interconnection of non-utility owned single phase small generation systems which are rated at 20 kW or less for residential members and 100 kW or less for nonresidential members.
To move forward with installing solar at your location, please review the steps below and contact Brent Clinton at Brent.Clinton@yorkelectric.net to receive the interconnection packet for small generation. The packet must be completed, reviewed and approved before YEC will continue with connecting your solar system to our distribution system. We are happy to walk you through the process, one step at a time, to guarantee a simple process for installing renewable energy.
Permission to interconnect is not granted until an Interconnection Agreement has been completed between the YEC and the Member.
Please follow these steps to insure a successful interconnection for parallel interconnection of non-utility owned, single phase, small generation systems, which are rated at 20 kW or less for residential members and 100 kW or less for nonresidential members.
Permission to interconnect is not granted until an Interconnection Agreement has been completed between the YEC and the Member.
In the last few months, we have received many questions about solar power, such as:
• Will it reduce my power bill?
• Is solar a less-expensive alternative?
• What questions should I ask solar salespeople?
YEC began researching renewable-energy alternatives about 15 years ago, and we’ve been offering Green Power to our members since 2004. Since then, solar energy alternatives have become available and have generated a lot of consumer interest. And, issues surrounding solar energy alternatives have been addressed by the S.C. General Assembly. There are now two publications with which anyone considering solar should become familiar. The first is SC Act 236, the law governing renewable energy in S.C. The second is the Office of Regulatory Staff’s Cost Shifting Analysis on what renewable energy will cost S.C. citizens by 2021.
Information is key to any large investment. I would encourage all of our members interested in renewable energy to research the pros and cons and do what best fits each individual.
In this column, I am going to answer some of the most frequently asked questions I’ve heard. If I don’t cover it here, don’t hesitate to call. We will do our best to get you straight answers.
Before even considering investing in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, improve your home’s energy efficiency. This will reduce the size of any system you might install and improve your investment. Otherwise, the cost benefits may be disappointing.
Smaller solar PV systems range in size from about 2,000 watts—or 2 kilowatts (kW)—up to around 13kW. They cost $4,250 to $5,000 per kW. A 2kW system might save a consumer $31 a month. This is a lot of money for a small reduction in your monthly power bill.
If you aren’t sure it’s worth it, visit MySCSolar.com, a website developed by YEC and other S.C. co-ops to help our members. You can plug in your numbers—the generating capacity of a solar PV system, its up-front costs, etc.—to calculate your return on investment. Of course, please contact us anytime if you need assistance.
We recommend YEC members ask the following questions related to rooftop solar PV systems:
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YEC’s goal is to serve you well!
From the dawn of their existence, cooperatives have been characterized as “large enough to serve you; small enough to know you.” I believe that’s an apt description of YEC. As your Touchstone Energy partner, we stand with hundreds of cooperatives nationwide in dedication to our guiding principle: members first. YEC possesses the personnel, facilities, equipment and mission to ensure that our members are served well!
This year, we will serve you well by continuing to invest time and resources in our local communities through strong economic development leadership and other initiatives, by striving to keep rates stable and affordable, and by maintaining and implementing technologies to increase service, security, reliability and efficiency.
Dawning soon
In response to member interest, YEC will continue to develop our community solar farm project by building a second farm and securing a site for a third location. We will also introduce a new Beat the Peak program, a free and voluntary effort to help control energy costs for cooperative members.
Look for the details in future issues South Carolina Living magazine.
Member benefits
One of the many benefits of being a member of YEC involves the allocation of excess revenue, called margins, in the form of capital credits. I am pleased to announce that YEC will return $1.3 million, the largest amount in our history, to our members in May.
Save the date
Please highlight Saturday, May 13, on your 2017 calendar and plan to attend our 76th Annual Meeting. Our employees are already in the process of planning a fun-filled day, and a $15 power bill credit has been reserved for all members who register. The meeting gives us the opportunity to get to know you better, and you just might win the grand prize! Please review the Annual Meeting bylaw excerpts below pertaining to nominations of trustees, and let us know if you have any questions.
As always, we remain anchored to the Touchstone Energy core values: integrity, accountability, innovation and commitment to community, and look forward to providing you with the best we have to offer in 2017.
Not less than ninety (90) days prior to the meeting, nominations may be made by twenty-five (25) or more members of the cooperative in writing over their signatures on an explicit petition document listing their nominee(s) in like manner. This document must be obtained from the cooperative no more than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the Annual Meeting and must be specific to each district. In addition to the required petition, candidates must attend a Board-developed educational program on Cooperative history, operations and governance not less than sixty (60) days prior to the next Annual Meeting, or have a minimum of three (3) years of service as an electric cooperative Trustee. The educational requirement will be offered at the Cooperative on two (2) specified dates prior to the Annual Meeting.
The Secretary shall mail to the members with the notice of the meeting, or separately, but at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the meeting, a complete statement of the names and addresses of all nominees for each Trustee District from or with respect to which one or more Trustees must be elected, showing clearly those who have completed the educational requirement and those who have completed a minimum of three (3) years of service as an electric cooperative Trustee.
The Secretary shall post in like manner such nominations at the Cooperative offices sixty (60) days prior to the next Annual Meeting.
The candidates for the YEC board of directors election can be reviewed here.
No parking will be available at the annual meeting because it is completely drive-thru.
Watch YEC’s 2023 Annual Meeting will be live-streamed on Facebook and our website at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 6th.
Each member will receive an official announcement in the April South Carolina Living magazine, as well as a registration postcard. Please keep your registration postcard and bring it with you to the annual meeting.
The Annual Meeting is a meeting of YEC’s members and a special occasion for members to participate in cooperative business and meet their cooperative leaders and employees. As a democratically controlled, not-for-profit business, our bylaws indicate we host a meeting for members to gather and vote on important matters each year. We’ve adapted the meeting to be safe for all and convenient for you by hosting registration and voting as a drive-thru experience and virtual business meeting. Each member who is present and registers receives a registration gift and will be eligible to win door prizes. Most importantly, members can exercise their cooperative right to vote in the election for seats on the cooperative’s Board of Trustees. During the virtual business meeting that will be streamed on our website and our Facebook page, our President and CEO, attorney, and Board Chairman will update you on important Cooperative business and share election results.
The annual meeting is drive-thru, so just stay in the comfort of your car. YEC employees will be there to help guide you through each step of the process to register and cast your vote.
Each member who attends the annual meeting and registers will receive a $25 power bill credit.
Only members who attend the annual meeting, provide proper identification and their registration card are eligible to receive a registration gift, vote and be entered into the door prize drawing.
Yes! After voting and registering your attendance, cars will have the option to loop through a special line to receive a bag of free hot dogs, limited to one bag per membership. Hot dogs will be available on Saturday, May 6, beginning at 9 a.m., while supplies last.
YEC has three grand prizes available to win at this year’s annual meeting. They include a 2014 Ford F-150 and (2) $500 power bill credits. Winners will be contacted on Monday following the annual meeting.
All other door prizes will be announced during the virtual business meeting. Winners will be contacted on Monday following the annual meeting.
The YEC annual meeting will be held in Fort Mill on Wednesday, May 3, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at our operations center at 2000 Highway 21, right across from Captain Steve’s, and at our main office, 1385 E. Alexander Love Hwy. on Saturday, May 6 from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Members may register and vote at one of these two locations. The virtual business meeting will be live online Saturday evening.
All members of the cooperative are eligible to register with a valid photo ID and their registration card. The registration card will be on the front cover of your April issue of South Carolina Living Magazine.
The door prize winners, including the grand prize winners, will be announced during the virtual business meeting. All door prizes that can be mailed will be sent directly to winners. If your name is chosen we will contact you to provide you details about your prize on Monday following the annual meeting.
In an effort to promote Green Power, YEC is working with Santee Cooper to have a visible solar installation constructed at its Fort Mill office located on Highway 21. The solar panels have a capacity of 8kW and cover 6 x 60 foot. If all goes well, the photovoltaic system will be completed by the end of March, 2014.
YEC supports the use of a wide range of fuels for its electric power, reducing costs and keeping rates low. Electric cooperatives across the country are actively expanding their fuel portfolios to include an array of renewable sources, including wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, manure and hydro.
Approximately 50KWH per day (on good days). On a good day, the solar panels will be able to supply the Fort Mill office and also put extra on the grid. YEC is putting all the electricity generated back on the grid instead of tying it back to the office. The panels have the potential to generate approximately half of the office’s use for a year.
The projected cost, which Santee Cooper is providing with monies generated from Green Power, is $35,449.
Not at all. The sun’s energy is a great, clean resource which we should utilize.
Every year the cost of solar energy systems decreases. Even with these decreases, the cost justification is heavily dependent upon government tax credits. Presently payback ranges between 9 and 12 years, but this could change drastically if incentives were to increase or decrease.
Yes! If your subscription produces more energy than your home consumes in one month, you will see a credit on your account, regardless of the amount.
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