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WY HB0183

WY HB0183
Net metering amendments.


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Introduced
01/20/2025
In Committee
02/19/2025
Crossed Over
02/05/2025
Passed
Dead
03/06/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 General Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to electric utilities; amending the generation capacity for net metering systems; providing for the aggregation of net metering systems; requiring reports from public utilities; providing and amending definitions; and providing for an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends Wyoming's existing net metering laws by expanding the definition and regulations around net metering systems. The bill specifically increases the generating capacity limits for net metering systems, establishing separate caps for residential and nonresidential use - 25 kilowatts for residential systems and 200 kilowatts for nonresidential systems. It introduces a new term "primary feeder" to describe power lines carrying electricity from substations to distribution transformers. The bill also modifies electric utility requirements, allowing customer-generators to request aggregation of additional meters that are physically attached to their net metering system, subject to certain conditions such as being on the same premises, serving the same customer's use, being on the same rate schedule, and connected to the same primary feeder. Additionally, the bill permits electric utilities to charge additional fees for net metering systems over 25 kilowatts, but only if such fees are approved by the state commission. These changes aim to provide more flexibility for customers generating their own electricity while maintaining regulatory oversight. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

3rd Reading:Failed 15-16-0-0-0 (on 03/04/2025)

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