Net Metering Under Threat

This spring, the Public Utility Commission stated that the net metering rule had “run its course” and shared its intention to open rulemaking to revise the program. That rulemaking is now underway, and it poses risks for both current and future net metering customers.

Based on the past actions of the Public Service Department and Public Utility Commission, REV believes that the Commission will seek to reduce the compensation owed to existing net metering customers and reduce the viability of new net metering. Since the Commission’s rulemaking process does not need Legislative approval, the only way to protect net metering is by submitting comments to the Commission, calling on the Commission to reject retroactive cuts for existing net metering customers, and calling for fair compensation that supports the continued deployment of rooftop and backyard solar.