This bill seeks to amend the current law on net metering in Rhode Island. It adds new definitions for terms such as "community remote system" and "eligible credit recipient" and clarifies the definition of "eligible system." It also specifies that all net-metered accounts at a site must be owned by the same customer of record, and customers are not allowed to change the name on accounts to artificially expand the eligible net-metering system site. The bill also establishes criteria for a net-metering financing arrangement and specifies that the renewable net-metering credit for certain systems shall not include the distribution kilowatt-hour charge starting in 2050. The bill aims to promote the use of net metering and ensure fair and equitable access to net-metering benefits.

Statutes affected:
506: 39-26.4-2