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

www.dsireusa.org / March 2015 Net Metering Policies www.dsireusa.org / March 2015 September 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

www.dsireusa.org / March 2015 Net Metering Studies and Proposed Policy Changes www.dsireusa.org / March 2015 July 2014 - Present 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

www.dsireusa.org / March 2015 Utility-Proposed Extra Monthly Charges for Residential PV Hosts www.dsireusa.org / March 2015 July 2014 - Present 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NC Clean Energy Technology Center and Meister Consultants Group (April 2015; August 2015) Approved Rejected Proposal withdrawn/ postponed by utility Different status across utility proposals No recent action

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