The following net metering tariff shall be adopted as the rates, terms and conditions under which the Utility will offer net metering to eligible net metering customers.
Walkerton Net Metering Tariff
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Walkerton Net Metering Tariff
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Availability Net metering is provided upon request and on a first come, first served basis. Net metering is available to single phase customers in good standing that own and operate a renewable generation source (such as solar or wind). The nameplate rating of customer’s generator must not exceed ten kW. Customers served under this tariff must also take service from the Utility under the otherwise applicable standard service tariff. |
Definitions NET METERING means measuring the difference in an applicable billing period between the amount of electricity supplied by Utility to customer who generates electricity using an eligible renewable generation source and the amount of electricity generated by such respective customer that is delivered to Utility. |
Rate Customer charge: As set out in the Fee Schedule in Ch. 35 of this code of ordinances. |
Billing The measurement of net energy supplied by Utility and delivered to Utility shall be calculated in the following manner. Utility shall measure the difference between the amount of electricity delivered by Utility to customer and the amount of electricity generated by the customer and delivered to Utility during the billing period, in accordance with normal metering practices. If the kWh delivered by Utility to the customer exceeds the kWh delivered by the customer to Utility during the billing period, the customer shall be billed for the kWh difference. If the kWh generated by the customer and delivered to Utility exceeds the kWh supplied by the Utility to customer during the billing period, the customer shall be credited in the next billing cycle for the kWh difference. When customer elects to discontinue net metering service, any unused credit will be granted to Utility. The Utility shall not purchase or wheel power produced by net metering facilities. Energy charges will be in accordance with the lowest energy charge in the standard tariff that would apply if the customer did not participate in net metering under this tariff and any applicable energy cost adjustment, tracker or other riders applicable to the standard tariff. |
Metering The customer’s standard meter, if capable of measuring electricity in both directions will be used. If Utility determines new metering is necessary, the Utility will install metering capable of net metering at the customer’s expense. Additionally, the Utility reserves the right to install, at its own expense, a meter to measure the output of the renewable generation system. |
Terms and Conditions In order to be eligible for net metering, the customer’s generator must meet the following requirements. a. All kWh must be generated from the output of solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, hydroelectric or other renewable generation sources; b. The generation equipment must be operated by the customer and located on the customer’s premises; c. The generator must operate in parallel with the Utility’s transmission and distribution facilities without adversely affecting the Utility’s system and equipment and without presenting safety hazards or threats to the reliability of service to the Utility, its personnel and other customers. The customer is required to sign the interconnection agreement to safeguard Utility employees; d. The customer’s generation must be intended primarily to offset all or part of the customer’s requirements for electricity; e. The nameplate rating of customer’s generator must not exceed ten kW and the customer’s generation must satisfy the interconnection requirements specified below. |
Customer shall submit an application for interconnection service including an application fee as set out in the Fee Schedule in Ch. 35 and will execute an interconnection agreement acceptable to the Utility. Customer shall maintain homeowners, commercial or other insurance providing coverage in the amount of at least $100,000 for the liability of the insured against loss arising out of the use of generation equipment associated with net metering under this tariff. The supplying of, and billing for, service and all conditions applying thereto, are subject to the Utility’s General Terms and Conditions. Issued Date: ______________________________________________________________ Effective: ______________________________________________________________ |
(Ord. 2015-19, passed 11-16-2015)