Why do some utilities seem to dislike net metering? --Herman Van Dunly, Bertha, Minnesota

California's recent near miss with a Feed-in Tariff, SB 1714, shows just how the U.S. solar market might get the stimulant to start the expansion the industry has dreamed about. The statewide 750 megawatt (MW), first come, first served, program would have allowed up to 3 MW per meter and used standard contracts to set terms and conditions between the system owner and the utility.

MASSACHUSETTS – On August 20, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities adopted the slightly modified model net metering tariff and model interconnection tariff.   The model tariffs provide clarity, guidance and uniformity to utilities, their customers, renewable energy...

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The ultracapacitor-based Power Net Extension is designed to alleviate the demands placed on the 12V battery by increasing micro-hybridization and electrification. Click to enlarge. The BMW Group is developing an application of ultracapacitors and a DC/DC converter to extend the power of the 12V...

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MASSACHUSETTS – On June 26, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities issued an order which contains provisions for both net metering and neighborhood net metering.   The order specifies that all net metered systems, including neighborhood net metered systems, must be behind a customer meter. However, there needs to be only some minimal amount of load located on-site. Additionally, all net metered systems, including neighborhood net metered systems, may over-generate...

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