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| FL Net Metering Standards | |
|---|---|
| Type of Incentive | Net Metering |
| Eligible States | FL |
| Eligible Technology | Backpressure Turbine, Boiler, Combustion Turbine, Condensing Turbine, Extracting Turbine, Fuel Cell, Microturbine, Other, Reciprocating Engine, Heat Recovery Generator, Stirling Engine |
| Eligible Fuel | # 2 Fuel Oil, # 6 Fuel Oil, Biogas, Biomass, Coal, Hydrogen, LFG, Municipal Solid Waste, Natural Gas, Other, Tire-Derived Fuel, Waste heat Recovery |
| Eligible Project Size | 0-2 |
| Number of Awards | |
| Size of Award |
Eligible technologies include: solar thermal electric, photovoltaics, landfill gas, wind, biomass, combined heat and power (CHP), and anaerobic digestion. Size limitations is 2 megawatts (MW) and there are no overall enrollment restrictions. Net excess can be credited to customer's next bill at retail rate; purchased by utility at avoided-cost rate at end of 12-month billing cycle. |
| Start Date | 3/8/2008 |
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| Additional Information |
In March 2008, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) adopted rules for net metering and interconnection for renewable-energy systems up to 2 MW in capacity. The PSC rules apply only to the state's investor-owned utilities; the rules do not apply to electric cooperatives or municipal utilities. Under the PSC rules, qualified renewable energy generators are categorized into three tiers: Tier 1: 10 kilowatts (kW) or less Tier 2: Larger than 10 kW, but not larger than 100 kW Tier 3: greater than 100 kW and less than or equal to 2 MW There are no application fees, interconnection studies, or liability insurance requirements for Tier 1 generators. Utilities may not charge net-metered customers any fees or charges in addition to those that are approved for non net-metered customers. Furthermore, utilities are required to offer a standard interconnection agreement for the expedited interconnection of renewable generation systems. Customer net excess generation (NEG) is carried forward at the utility's retail rate (i.e., as a kilowatt-hour credit) to a customer's next bill for up to 12 months. At the end of a 12-month billing period, the utility pays the customer for any remaining NEG at the utility's avoided-cost rate. Renewable energy credits (RECs) remain with system owner, and customers may sell RECs back to the utility. There is no stated aggregate capacity limit for net-metered systems. Certain electric cooperatives and municipal utilities in Florida have historically voluntarily offered net metering and interconnection, including Lakeland Electric, JEA, and Orlando Utilities Commission. In June 2008, legislation was enacted in Florida that requires cooperatives and municipal utilities to develop a standardized interconnection and net metering program for cutomer-owned distributed generation by July 1, 2009. |
| Web Site |
http://www.psc.state.fl.us/library/filings/08/02031-08/02031-08.pdf  |
| Additional Web Site |
http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/ incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=FL20R¤tpageid=3&EE=1&RE=1 |
| Primary Contact |
Public Information 2540 Shumard Oak Blvd . Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850 U.S.A. (850) 413-6600 |