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KY SB100

AN ACT relating to net metering.


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Introduced
02/11/2019
In Committee
02/22/2019
Crossed Over
02/13/2019
Passed
03/14/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/26/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amend KRS 278.465 to increase the maximum capacity for an eligible electric generating facility to 45 kilowatts and to redefine "net metering"; amend KRS 278.466 to require the Public Service Commission to set the compensation rate for eligible customer-generators according to the ratemaking process in KRS Chapter 278; specify that the ratemaking process to set the amount of compensation for electricity produced by eligible customer-generators be initiated by a retail electric supplier or generation and transmission cooperative on behalf of one or more retail electric suppliers; prohibit eligible customer-generators who close their net metering accounts from receiving any cash refund for accumulated excess generation credits; require the net metering tariff provisions for eligible customer-generators in place when they started taking net metering service to remain in effect for 25-years for eligible generating facilities, including the one-to-one kilowatt-hour denominated credit provided for electricity fed into the grid; specify that eligible customer-generators shall be subject to all changes in energy rates, rate structures, and monthly charges as nonparticipating customers during that 25 year period; specify that eligible customer-generator installations are transferable to other persons at the same premises; amend KRS 278.467 to conform; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020.

AI Summary

This bill amends Kentucky's net metering laws to increase the maximum capacity for eligible electric generating facilities from 30 kilowatts to 45 kilowatts, redefine "net metering" to be a dollar-denominated credit system rather than a one-to-one kilowatt-hour credit, require the Public Service Commission to set the compensation rate for electricity generated by eligible customer-generators through the ratemaking process, prohibit cash refunds for accumulated excess generation credits when an eligible customer-generator closes their account, and guarantee the existing net metering tariff provisions for 25 years for eligible generating facilities installed prior to the effective date of the new regulations. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2020.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 101) (on 03/26/2019)

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