Changes in Net Metering Program - 2017 Updates and Compensation Adjusters
The 2017 Net Metering 2.0 (or maybe 8.9) brings about significant changes in the categories based on the kW capacity, with adjustments for preferred sites and compensation structures. The program aims to incentivize renewable energy generation while providing fair compensation to participants based on utility rates. These changes also include aspects related to aesthetics, decommissioning, and customer decision-making on RECs. Overall, the updates focus on streamlining the net metering process and ensuring sustainability in energy generation.
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2017 Net Metering 2.0 (or maybe its 8.9?) Andrew Perchlik CEDF/PSD
Changes 4 categories I: 15 kW and under II: 15-150 kW on preferred sites III: 150-500 kW on preferred sites IV: 15-150 kW not on preferred sites Hydroelectric Note that there is no place for 150-500 kW outside of preferred sites No cap on total NM amount Hard cap of 500kW per customer
More Changes Compensation based on whichever is lower, the utility s blended residential rate or the statewide average blended residential rate (~$14.7 cents) No more solar adder (except grandparents) Only applied to electricity usage and not other charges on bill Compensation Adjusters (+ - ) Application Process
Preferred Sites On a pre-existing structure Parking lot canopies Previously developed land Brownfields Landfills Gravel pits Town-designated sites Superfund sites On the same parcel as an customer taking 50% or more of the output
Adjustors: Siting and RECs REC adjustors (from ~$0.147): +3 cents/kWh for ten years if RECs go to utility - 3 cents/kWh for life if RECs are held By Category (for siting) I and II: +1 cent/kWh for 10 years III: - 1 cent/kWh for lifetime IV: - 3 cents/kWh for lifetime Hydro: 0 cents/kWh Customer Decision on application regarding RECs is irrevocable Biannual revisit of adjustors by PUC
Aesthetics & Decommissioning Aesthetics: Proposed measures must be described in advance Aesthetic mitigation measures must be maintained for the life of the project Decommissioning: Large generation facilities must be removed at end of useful life (> 150 kW) Merchant facilities must provide a financial guarantee for the decommissioning (> 500 kW) Exemption for rooftop & parking lot canopy solar
Application Streamlined processes for projects on preferred sites; additional processes for projects on non-preferred sites Systems 15 kW ground-mounted solar, 500kW roof-mounted solar, and hydroelectric facilities: Registration Form to PUC, PSD, and utility only. 10-day comment period ( 15 kW); otherwise 30 days. If no concerns raised, CPG is deemed issued on 11th (or 31st) day. Systems > 15 and 50 kW ground-mounted solar and non-solar 50 kW 45-day notice to municipal legislative body & planning commission, RPC, host & adjoining landowners, PSD, ANR, NRB, DHP, AAFM, and utility. Application w/in 180 days to same entities.
Net Metering Processes Non-rooftop PV systems> 50 and 500 kW Get a lawyer 45-day notice to: municipal legislative body & planning commission, RPC, host & adjoining landowners, PSD, ANR, NRB, DHP, AAFM, and utility. Application copies or notice w/in 180 days to same entities. Application must include testimony, exhibits, proposed findings, and proposed CPG
Minimum Solar setback requirements set: From state or municipal highway: 100 for > 150 kW 40 for >15 to 150 kW From property boundary: 50 for > 150 kW 25 for
