Edison Fees [RE-wrenches]

[Bill Brooks]

Graham,

There is no suggested requirement for utility-grade meters, just the
realization that they are by far the most accurate for the money because
there are bazillions of these meters. The point is that a major objection to
metering is the cost of meters. This provides a simple, inexpensive
alternative. Any meter being used should have at least a 5% accuracy. This
accuracy has to be certified by someone other than the manufacturer. UL is
one option for this type of service.

A particular meter should not be shunned just because utilities use them. It
may be a low cost option for some systems--nothing more convoluted than
that. As you pointed out, utilities cannot require that additional meter--so
why is there the concern that they are going to use "information" against
us.

Bill.

-----Original Message-----
From: Graham Owen [mailto:graham at solarexpert.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 10:42 AM
To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
Subject: RE: Edison Fees [RE-wrenches]


Bill,

It was because of the problems with the net metering law that I am still
opposed to utility grade production meters.  SMA and other output
monitors allow customers to monitor system performance but a requirement
for utility grade meters adjacent to existing service meters opens the
door for utility “exit fees” and such a requirement would be in direct
conflict with Public Utilities Code 2827 (b) (3), which allows for a
single meter only.

Problems that could be fixed are:

1. Paragraphs k and l - specifying that net metered customers are
subject to public benefit and DWR bonds costs - looks like could be
$0.03-0.04/kWh cost per PV kWh generated.
2. We could specify that PV generators are exempt from departing load or
exit fees.
3. Clarification that PV owners are not responsible to pay for any
distribution equipment upgrades on the utility side of the meter.  As
you know, the PUC left PV exposed here.

Graham

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