grid tie utility metering requirements [RE-wrenches]

[Todd Cory, Bald Mtn. Solar]

Hi wrenches,

I am currently preparing to dispute our local utilities (PacifiCorp)
requirements for grid tied RE systems. At present they charge $500.00 as
they claim that is the cost for the special digital meter they have
determined is necessary for grid ties. I believe since it is net
metering, no special monitoring of buy and sell power totals should be
necessary and if they want to track those, then they should be the ones
to foot the bill for the equipment.

I am curious if wenches can share with me what other utilities in CA
(and the rest of the country) are mandating for
intertie meter changes and associated charges. When I contact the PP&L
engineer I want to be informed of what the norm is.

Thanks,

Todd Cory

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