Bill > S1946

This bill aims to improve the management and efficiency of renewable energy generation and distribution in Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring distribution companies to accept and implement changes to the identities of customers designated to receive net metering credits or alternative on-bill credits, as well as changes to the amounts of such credits, at least once per calendar month. 2. Allowing distribution companies to seek approval from the Department of Public Utilities to recover reasonable costs incurred in accurately and timely processing net metering credits and alternative on-bill credits, including costs for necessary information technology upgrades. 3. Mandating that distribution companies allocate net metering credits or alternative on-bill credits to designated recipients within 60 days of their generation, and correct any errors in allocation within 30 days of discovery or customer notification. 4. Requiring distribution companies to provide, on a monthly basis, written electronic confirmation of the value and allocation details of all net metering credits or alternative on-bill credits to net metering customers or distributed solar generation facility owners. The bill aims to streamline the management and distribution of renewable energy credits, ensuring timely and accurate allocation to designated recipients.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1946