A New England group has asked FERC to revoke solar reimbursement plans (“net metering”). This affects all the U.S. If the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) agrees, what would affect every rooftop and community solar installation, treating them all like large-scale industrial solar plants. FERC would be in charge of what, if anything, solar panel owners get reimbursed for electricity beyond what they use locally.
You can comment through this convenient web form.
Or use FERC’s efiling system, for FERC Docket No. EL20-42.
Photo: John S. Quarterman, 2012-01-29.
More information:
- Issue Brief by VoteSolar.org.
- Federal Register: New England Ratepayers Association; Notice of Petition for Declaratory Order.
- Petition for Declaratory Order of New England Ratepayers Association under EL20-42.
Thanks to WWALS member Maxine Connor for the heads-up.
-jsq, John S. Quarterman, Suwannee RIVERKEEPER®
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