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ND SB2322
Bill
Status
1/18/2019
Primary Sponsor
Merrill Piepkorn
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AI Summary
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Creates a net metering program allowing customers with eligible generation systems (solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, etc.) to generate electricity for their own use and supply excess to electric companies.
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Establishes capacity limits of 25 kilowatts for residential systems and 2 megawatts for nonresidential systems, unless the Public Utilities Commission approves higher capacity.
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Requires electric companies to credit customers for excess electricity at no less than 75 percent of the regular retail rate per kilowatt hour during each monthly billing period.
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Allows electric companies to discontinue net metering programs when cumulative customer generation capacity reaches at least one-tenth of one percent of the company's peak demand, or if the company serves fewer than 1,000 customers in the state.
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Grants the Public Utilities Commission authority to determine costs and benefits of net metering programs and establish just and reasonable charges, credits, or ratemaking structures, and to adopt additional safety and interconnection requirements by rule.
Legislative Description
Net metering of electricity.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 7 nays 39
2/11/2019