Updates on Net Metering Policies by Benjamin Inskeep: Energy Policy Analyst

1. Net Metering Updates Benjamin Inskeep Energy Policy Analyst ben_inskeep@nscu.edu www.dsireusa.org www.nccleantech.nscu.edu

2. Net Metering Policies September 2015 www.dsireusa.org / March 2015 DC • 44 states + DC have net metering • May not apply to munis, co-ops Source: Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency, June 2015 State-developed mandatory rules for certain utilities No uniform or statewide mandatory rules, but some utilities allow net metering No net metering

3. Net Metering Studies and Proposed Policy Changes July 2014 - Present www.dsireusa.org / March 2015 DC Studying NEM: 20 states Proposed policy changes: 24 states Sources: Inskeep et al. (February 2015); NC Clean Energy Technology Center and Meister Consultants Group (April 2015; August 2015) Policy change proposed/ enacted Studying net metering or the value of solar Both No recent action

4. Utility-Proposed Extra Monthly Charges for Residential PV Hosts July 2014 - Present www.dsireusa.org / March 2015 DC 12 states 17 utilities Pending Sources: Inskeep et al. (February 2015); NC Clean Energy Technology Center and Meister Consultants Group (April 2015; August 2015) Approved Rejected Proposal withdrawn/ postponed by utility Different status across utility proposals No recent action

5. Utility-Proposed Fixed Charge Increases (10%+) for Residential Customers July 2014 - Present DC 24 states 48 utilities Pending Sources: Inskeep et al. (February 2015); NC Clean Energy Technology Center and Meister Consultants Group (April 2015; Forthcoming 2015) Approved / 10%+ increase Rejected / no increase Different status across utility proposals No recent action