[RE-wrenches] Utility refuses to upgrade transformer to accommodate photovoltaic system

[jay peltz]

Hi Jason

Out of curiosity how big is this PV system?

Good luck and keep us informed. 

Jay 

Peltz power




> On Jan 16, 2014, at 12:45 PM, "boB at midnitesolar.com" <boB at midnitesolar.com> wrote:
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> 
> I wonder if anybody at the FSEC might have some good advice here ?
> Just a wild guess...
> boB
> 
>> On 1/16/2014 12:08 PM, Jason Szumlanski wrote:
>> Florida Power and Light (FPL) rejected my request to upgrade a utility transformer (at my cost) to accommodate backfeed from a PV system. Their basis is their own "Net Metering Guidelines," which are not the same as the Florida Public Service Commission's Netmetering Rule (law). I believe the property owner is within his rights to proceed with the project and should be approved for interconnection. I'm appealing to the PSC for assistance, but if you have any advice or contacts that may be able to help, please contact me off list.
>> 
>> What is boils down to (I think) is the utility's interpretation of the Rule. They believe the intent is to allow people to netmeter to the extent that it offsets their consumption only. If that were strictly the case, there would be no provision for payment for excess energy produced annually (at wholesale rates). The Netmetering Rule allows backfeed up to 90% of the customer's service capacity, without regard for the energy consumption, but doesn't clarify if the utility is obligated to upgrade service capacity upon request.
>> 
>> They've dug their heels in, and now it's David vs. Goliath. (David did win that one, right?)
>> 
>> 
>> Jason Szumlanski
>> Fafco Solar
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