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From Renewable Energy Vermont

On March 1st, new net-metering, 248 CPG, and interconnection rules will go into effect. The implementation of these rules updates is complicated by the fact that the PUC has not yet released the new application forms for net-metering and interconnection specified in the rules revisions.

The PUC will be has announced training on the new […]

Huge Win for Solar

Together, we stood up for solar rights — and we won! Thank you!

On July 16, 2020, FERC unanimously dismissed a petition to end net metering.

Anti-solar interests tried to deny solar owners fair compensation for the solar they produce.

But they had to go through us, and we won.

The New England Ratepayers Association […]

Upcoming Net Metering Webinar: Register Today, Space is Limited!

Webinar Announcement!

Learn about New Hampshire’s New Net Metering Tariff

Join us for the Local Energy Solutions Webinar series on Monday, July 3rd, 2017 from 12:00pm-1:00pm as an overview will be provided of the Final Order newly released from the PUC. This Order sets the new terms of NH’s net metering policy. Space is limited […]

NHSEA on NH PUC Net Metering Decision

NHSEA Pleased with PUC Order on the Future of Net Metering The NH Sustainable Energy Association (NHSEA) is pleased with the result issued on Friday, June 23, 2017 in the Public Utilities Commission’s final Order 26-029 in Net Metering Docket 16-576. NHSEA worked tirelessly in this proceeding with its members, experts (NHSEA’s experts included Primmer […]

NY State Considering Net-Metering Policy Change: Call for Public Comment

New York’s energy regulators are considering a policy that would change the way distributed solar and wind energy projects are compensated for the energy they produce. This is the first step in a process to move away from “net metering” in New York.* For years, New York’s net metering policy has made it possible […]

Speak up now to defend community solar and other shared renewables

New York’s energy regulators are considering a policy that would change the way distributed solar and wind energy projects are compensated for the energy they produce. This is the first step in a process to move away from “net metering” in New York.* For years, New York’s net metering policy has made it possible for […]

Renewable Energy Vermont Statement on Final Draft Net Metering Rule

Public Service Board Expands some Customers Clean Energy Choices, Protects Existing Solar Customers

Vermont Law School 9.36 kW solar panel array. Photo by SayCheeeeeese. CC BY CC0 1.0. Wikimedia Commons.

“Net metering is a critical tool to help Vermonters reduce their climate impact through renewable energy. Recognizing the tremendous benefits of renewable energy […]

Vermont Net Metering News

150+ Local Businesses & Institutions Urge Support for Renewable Energy & Vermont Net Metering Rule Improvements

MONTPELIER, VT – More than 150 local businesses and institutions ranging from farms and credit unions, to hotels, main street shops, manufacturers, and solar companies urge support for renewable energy and maintaining Vermont’s strong net metering program. The net […]

Net-Metering Woes

Net-metered PV array. Photo courtesy of All Earth Renewables.

By George Harvey

Net metering is a system that allows those who have their own power sources to put excess energy on the grid, retaining credit for it which can be drawn against at some other time. It has been under attack of late, […]

Can we save solar power in NH?

Forum TOMORROW, 3pm, in Ivey Science Center Clements Hall – Colby-Sawyer College

New Hampshire is nearing its state-mandated cap on solar net metering. This means that Granite Staters who want to install solar panels are no longer guaranteed a fair price for the electricity they produce. Should we call for our legislators to raise the […]