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MS HB23

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Shaun Walley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes net metering in Mississippi, requiring electric utilities to allow customers with renewable energy systems (solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, biomass) to connect to the grid using bidirectional meters

  • Caps net-metering facility size at 25 kW for residential use and 300 kW for commercial/other use

  • Directs the Public Service Commission to establish rates, terms, and conditions for net-metering contracts after public comment

  • Credits net-metering customers for excess electricity generation carried forward to the next billing period, but any remaining credit expires at the end of each annual billing cycle

  • Assigns ownership of renewable energy credits generated by net-metering customers to those customers, allowing them to sell or trade the credits separately

Legislative Description

Mississippi Renewable Energy Development Act of 2010; create.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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