Connecticut Net Metering
| Program Type | Net Metering |
|---|---|
| Technologies | Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal Electric, Other renewables |
| Amount | Net excess generation (NEG) credited forward on customer’s next energy bill at retail rate |
| Required Documentation | Interconnection Agreement |
| Official Web Site | http://www.ctenergyinfo.com/dpuc_net_metering.htm |
Both of Connecticut’s investor-owned utilities, Connecticut Light and Power Co. and United Illuminating Co, are required to offer net metering to customers with “Class I” renewable energy sources up to 2 megwatts in size. Class I renewable generation includes solar, wind, landfill gas, sustainable biomass, ocean-thermal power, wave or tidal power and more.
Under laws enacted in 2007, customers were able to rollover their NEG at their retail rate and apply it toward their usage in future months. They can rollover the generation for a period of up to 12 months. At that time the utility will reimburse them for any overall excess generation at the utility’s avoided cost rate or the time-of-use generation rate.
To be eligible, the customer must sign an interconnection agreement with the utility. And while they are not charged for any electricity generated by the system, the customer is still charged regular customer fees on a monthly basis.
