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AR SB592

Bill

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

David Johnson

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds "community net-metering facility" definition for facilities owned by or serving two or more net-metering customers residing in a single community served by one electric utility.

  • Redefines net-metering facility capacity limits from fixed kilowatt amounts (25 kW residential, 300 kW other) to 120% of the net-metering customer's electricity requirements.

  • Requires electric utilities to allow both individual net-metering facilities and community net-metering facilities to be interconnected using standard meters capable of bidirectional electricity flow.

  • Authorizes the Arkansas Public Service Commission to increase peak limits for individual or community net-metering facilities if doing so provides distribution system, environmental, or public policy benefits.

  • Clarifies that a "community" must be within a city of the first class, second class, or unincorporated town, within a single utility's service territory and load zone, and recognized by residents as a unique community of interests.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Laws Concerning Net Metering; And To Allow Community Net Metering.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Insurance & Commerce2/25/2015

Full Bill Text

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