grid tie utility metering requirements [RE-wrenches]

[Jeffrey Wolfe, Global Resources]

Todd,

In Vermont, the utility is ALLOWED to install a second meter, but is is 
their cost. They are not allowed to charge any fee not charged to any other 
customer. (The PSB still requires net metered systems to ahve insurance, 
but no fees). The utility will change out a meter if required so that the 
meter can go backwards.

Although mandated, we still do not have tariffs for net metering on TOU and 
demand charge systems.

If you are interested, I can point you to the exact info on the www.

Jeff

Jeffery D. Wolfe, P.E.
Global Resource Options, LLP
A Woman-Owned Vermont Limited Liability Partnership
4 Kibling Hill Road
P.O. Box 51
Strafford, VT 05072
802/765-4632
802/765-9983 (Fax)
global at sover.net
http://www.globalresourceoptions.com


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From: 	Todd Cory, Bald Mtn. Solar[SMTP:toddcory at jps.net]
Reply To: 	RE-wrenches at topica.com
Sent: 	Wednesday, April 25, 2001 7:46 PM
To: 	Wrenches
Subject: 	grid tie utility metering requirements [RE-wrenches]

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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