Category: Policies, Regulations and Standards
We’ll try to unravel some of the policy discussions, regulatory issues, etc.
Fri November 2024, admin
Texas
Utilities and Solar Permitting Processes Net Metering: State Incentives: Permitting/Interconnection: Net Metering Rates Texas lacks a statewide net metering policy; compensation rates are determined by individual utilities and Retail Electric Providers (REPs). This results in a wide range of rates: Utility-Specific Rates: Note: These rates are subject to change based on market conditions and specific REP offerings. What Are REPs ...
Fri November 2024, admin
Florida
Utilities and Solar Permitting Processes Net Metering: State Incentives: Permitting/Interconnection: Ranking by Net Metering Benefits: Florida has a statewide net metering policy for investor-owned utilities, but municipal utilities and electric cooperatives may have different policies. Key Municipal Utilities and Their Policies: Note: Policies can vary among municipal utilities, so it’s advisable to consult the specific utility for detailed information.
Fri November 2024, admin
Delaware
Net Metering Policy Key Utilities and Their Net Metering Policies State Incentives Permitting and Interconnection
Fri November 2024, admin
Connecticut
Net Metering Policy Key Utilities and Their Net Metering Policies State Incentives Permitting and Interconnection Residential Renewable Energy Solutions (RRES) Program in Connecticut The Residential Renewable Energy Solutions (RRES) program, launched in January 2022, provides homeowners in Connecticut with two options for compensating energy produced by their renewable energy systems: This program replaces the older net metering system and the ...
Thu November 2024, admin
California
Net Metering Policy Overview California’s Net Energy Metering 3.0 (NEM 3.0) program began in April 2023, replacing NEM 2.0 for the major utilities. Many municipal utilities are still running NEM 2.0 programs or a program similar to it. NEM 3.0 introduces significant changes to solar compensation: Key Utilities and Avoided Cost Rates Below is a summary of the major and ...
Thu November 2024, admin
Arkansas
Net Metering Policy Key Utilities and Their Net Metering Policies State Incentives Permitting and Interconnection
Thu November 2024, admin
Arizona
Arizona’s net metering policies have undergone significant changes in recent years, leading to variations in compensation rates and program structures among utilities. Key Utilities and Their Net Metering Policies: Ranking of Utilities Based on Net Metering Benefits: State Incentives: Arizona offers several incentives to promote solar adoption: Permitting and Interconnection Processes:
Thu November 2024, admin
Alaska
Net Metering Policy Key Utilities and Their Net Metering Policies State Incentives Permitting and Interconnection
Wed November 2024, admin
Alabama
Net Metering Policy Key Utilities and Their Net Metering Policies State Incentives Permitting and Interconnection Understanding Avoided Cost Rates in Alabama In Alabama, the compensation for excess energy generated by residential solar systems is determined by the state’s net metering policies, which utilize avoided cost rates. What Are Avoided Cost Rates? An avoided cost rate represents the expense a utility ...
Wed November 2024, admin
What Trump’s Proposed Policies Could Mean for the U.S. Solar Industry
The solar industry in the U.S. has been on an incredible growth trajectory, thanks in large part to federal incentives and historic investments in renewable energy. However, Donald Trump’s recent election promises signal major policy shifts that could dramatically change the game for solar energy. Let’s break down these proposed changes and their potential impact. Federal Solar Tax Credits on ...
