Funding Resources

Ohio Net Metering Standards
Type of Incentive	Net Metering
Eligible States	OH
Eligible Technology	Boiler, Fuel Cell, Microturbine, Other
Eligible Fuel	Biogas, Biomass, Hydrogen, LFG, Other
Eligible Project Size
Critical Information	Eligible Technologies: Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Fuel Cells, Microturbines Size Limitations: 100 kW for microturbines; no limit for other systems Overall Enrollment Restrictions: 1% of a utility's peak demand Net Excess: credited at the utility's unbundled generation rate
Start Date	7/6/1999
End Date
Minimum Efficiency (%)
Additional Information	Ohio’s net metering rules were enacted in 1999. Systems that qualify for net metering must be intended primarily to offset part or all of the customer’s electricity needs. There is no limit on system size with the exception of 100 kW for microturbines. Overall enrollment is limited to 1% of a utility’s peak demand. In 2002, the rules were amended so that utilities now must credit excess generation at the unbundled generation rate (before credit was given at the full retail rate). If a customer accumulates credit for three consecutive months he/she can request a monetary payment for the credit. Net metered units must follow national safety standards but no additional requirements are necessary.
Web Site	http://www.puco.ohio.gov/PUCO/Consumer/information.cfm?doc_id=346