Bill > SB1019

This bill amends the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act to update definitions and interconnection standards for customer-generators (individuals or businesses with small-scale renewable energy systems) and net metering (a billing mechanism that credits energy system owners for the electricity they add to the grid). The bill expands the definition of "customer-generator" to include systems up to 3,000 kilowatts, with specific rules about system size, electric load, and generation relative to consumption. It establishes new provisions for compensation of excess energy generation, including full retail value for smaller systems and existing systems until 2050, after which compensation will be capped at the avoided cost (the wholesale price of electricity). The bill also introduces a new category of "preferred-site" virtual meter aggregation projects, which can receive full retail value when located on sites like warehouses, brownfields, or abandoned mine lands. Additionally, the bill clarifies the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's enforcement authority and ensures that installing a net-metered facility will not trigger changes to a customer's electricity rate classification. The legislation aims to support small-scale renewable energy development by providing clear standards and financial incentives for customer-generators.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1019