HI HR150

Requests the Public Utilities Commission to adopt rules enabling group net metering, which allows multiple customers or meters to be combined as a single billing entity for electricity consumption.

Rules must prescribe the number of participating customer-generators, geographic distribution limits, total kilowatt aggregation limits, distribution of excess electricity credits, and a standard contract or tariff for group net metering.

Seeks to expand solar energy access to residents and tenants in multi-unit buildings and those unable to install on-site photovoltaic systems, as only 22-27 percent of residential buildings in Hawaii are suitable for hosting photovoltaic systems.

Requests electric utility companies to provide group net metering to eligible customer-generators upon request.

Directs certified copies to be sent to the Public Utilities Commission, Hawaiian Electric Company, Maui Electric Company, Hawaii Electric Light Company, and Kauai Island Utility Cooperative.