The bill amends existing laws regarding net metering in Wyoming, specifically focusing on the compensation for new small customer-generators. It establishes a framework for the public service commission to create a compensation system for these generators, ensuring that rates, terms, and conditions are just and reasonable. Additionally, it clarifies the treatment of existing small customer-generators and outlines the responsibilities of cooperative electric utilities in adopting compensation rates by January 1, 2026. The bill also introduces new definitions, including "new small customer-generator" and "existing small customer-generator," and modifies existing terms related to net metering.

Key changes include the deletion of the term "net metering" in favor of "customer electrical production system," and the introduction of specific requirements for electric utilities regarding the compensation of small customer-generators. The bill mandates that cooperative electric utilities provide written notice to their members about compensation rates and allows for a complaint resolution process. Furthermore, it emphasizes the need for safety and performance standards for customer electrical production systems and outlines the responsibilities of small customer-generators in maintaining their systems. The public service commission is tasked with conducting public hearings and adopting necessary rules by the end of 2025 to implement these changes effectively.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 37-16-101, 37-16-102, 37-16-103, 37-16-104