Upcoming workshop on net billing rate and net energy metering
A critical workshop hosted by San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG and E) will take place on June 5, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This workshop aims to gather feedback from stakeholders on Net Energy Metering (NEM) and Net Billing Tariff (NBT) bills. The workshop is part of the ongoing efforts to refine and implement the policy following Decision 23-11-068.
On June 5, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, major California utilities San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG and E) will host a workshop focused on the Net Billing programs Tariff (NBT) and Net Energy Metering (NEM). This workshop, mandated by Ordering Paragraph 16 of CPUC Order 23-11-068, is intended to solicit input from stakeholders and address concerns regarding these critical rates.
The workshop is a continuation of the CPUC’s efforts to adjust the NEM framework, which has significant implications for solar customers and the broader renewable energy landscape in California. Established as a successor to the NEM 2.0 tariff, the NBT is introducing new compensation rates based on the Avoided Cost Calculator (ACC), which generally offers lower rates than the previous retail compensation model. This change is intended to address perceived cost shifts from NEM customers to non-participating ratepayers, but has also addressed solar industry concerns about its impact on rooftop solar adoption ( California Public Utilities Commission).
The new rate structure under Decree 23-11-068 also includes provisions for virtual net energy metering (VNEM) and aggregated NEM customers, including multi-family residential properties, agricultural customers and large facilities such as schools. These follow-on tariffs are part of a broader strategy to recalibrate incentives and improve network reliability by aligning customer compensation with the needs of the network (JD Supra).
The upcoming workshop will provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss these changes, provide feedback, and collaborate on solutions to ensure the NBT and NEM frameworks effectively support California’s clean energy goals. Specific details on how to join the workshop will be shared closer to the date.
Factual background:
WHO: San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE) and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG and E)
What: Workshop to request feedback on NEM and NBT invoices
When: June 5, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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