Bill > H2887

This bill proposes changes to how "net metering credits" are calculated for electricity customers in Massachusetts, aiming to reduce electricity costs for "ratepayers," which are consumers of electricity. Specifically, it amends Section 138 of Chapter 164 of the General Laws to redefine credits for different classes of net metering facilities. Net metering allows customers who generate their own electricity, often through solar panels or wind turbines, to receive credit on their electricity bills for the excess power they send back to the grid. The bill adjusts the calculation of these credits for Class I, Class II, and Class III net metering facilities, which are categories based on the size and type of generation. For Class I and Class II facilities, the credit calculation is modified, with specific provisions for facilities that do not use a significant portion of their generated power on-site. For Class III facilities, which are generally smaller, the credit calculation is also adjusted, with a special provision for municipal or governmental entities, and similar adjustments for on-site usage are included. The bill clarifies that certain charges, like those for demand side management and renewable energy, will not be included in these credit calculations.