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<FONT SIZE="4"><FONT FACE="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>This is a feed-in tariff program, not a net-metered program. So as long as the inverter output circuit is metered, no one is giving away any PV generated electricity. In fact, PV-generated energy is bought at $0.32/kWh:<BR>
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>From the utility’s point of view, the line side connection makes lots of sense. Any generator that is separately metered—like a 1MW gas fired turbine, for example—is line side connected to the utility grid...on the utility side of any revenue meter. That is probably why the AHJ wants the separately metered PV system connected on the utility side of the meter. They are treating this like any other power plant that feeds the grid and is paid per kWh generated. <BR>
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On 3/10/09 10:48 PM, "William Miller" <william@millersolar.com> wrote:<BR>
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I was not aware that the goal was to install the point of connection ahead of the meter. The section says: "A photovoltaic power source shall be permitted to be connected to the supply side of the <U>service disconnecting means</U></SPAN></FONT><FONT SIZE="4"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>..."(emphasis added). The goal is to be down stream of the utility meter. Otherwise you are giving away your PV generated electricity.<BR>
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Granted this is not always easy, but most switch gear has provisions for a fire pump and this is the point where you connect.<BR>
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At 07:00 PM 3/10/2009, you wrote:<BR>
I hope I can help. If he installs ahead of the meter (line side install) he is installing a new service. <BR>
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