Pennsylvania Redefines Net Metering-Removes Wholesale Payment in Favor of Retail Payments
The Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission adopted its final rulemaking order which amends the Commonwealth's net metering regulations. The following changes were made:
1. Commercial generators with systems under 3 MW or systems up to 5 MW that make their systems operate in parallel with the grid during emergencies can participate in the program.
2. The price paid by the utility for electricity will be the full retail value and no longer the avoided cost of wholesale power. This rate will include the generation, transmission and distribution charges for each kWh. Any excess kWh produced will be carried forward and credited against future usage. At the end of each year, the customer will be paid any excess credits by the utility.
