Users may be able to sell power to FPL
The state is close to agreeing to make utilities pay customers who produce solar power in their homes and businesses.
BY JOHN DORSCHNER
jdorschner@MiamiHerald.com
In a move that could dramatically expand renewable energy in Florida, state regulators are expected on Tuesday to approve a rule that will require utilities to pay homeowners and businesses for the extra energy they produce from solar panels on their property.
It works like this:
A homeowner or business installs solar panels, wind turbines or other renewable energy sources. These devices produce energy that’s used mostly for the property owner’s needs, but on some days they might create excess energy.
Under net metering, this excess gets transferred to the electric grid for the use of others. A meter records that outflow and gives the owner credit, which is likely to be a net deduction from the owner’s bill. In rare cases, it might lead to a check.
Update – 1/19/2009
From FP&L website:
NOTICE is hereby given that the Florida Public Service Commission, pursuant to Section 120.54, Florida Statutes, has adopted Rule 25-6.065, Florida Administrative Code, relating to interconnection and net metering of customer-owned renewable generation, without changes, and with the clarification that the “applicable demand charge” referenced in Rule 25-6.065(8)(h), Florida Administrative Code, is for the maximum measured demand during the billing period; i.e., the highest demand registered on the utility’s meter during the billing period.
The rule was filed with the Department of State on March 18, 2008 and will be effective on April 7, 2008. A copy of the rule as filed with the Department is attached to this Notice.
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RULE
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