Minnesota SF1142 modifies net metering provisions for small-scale renewable energy facilities.

Minnesota SF1142 amends net metering provisions to adjust compensation rates for small-scale renewable energy facilities. Customers with facilities under 40 kilowatts can opt for compensation at the average retail utility energy rate. Facilities between 40 kilowatts and 1,000 kilowatts receive compensation at a per kilowatt-hour rate. The Public Utilities Commission sets these rates based on avoided costs and other relevant factors. The bill also defines terms such as "contiguous property" and "high-efficiency distributed generation.

Minnesota SF1142 modifies net metering provisions for small-scale renewable energy facilities.

Minnesota SF1142 amends net metering provisions to adjust compensation rates for small-scale renewable energy facilities. Customers with facilities under 40 kilowatts can opt for compensation at the average retail utility energy rate. Facilities between 40 kilowatts and 1,000 kilowatts receive compensation at a per kilowatt-hour rate. The Public Utilities Commission sets these rates based on avoided costs and other relevant factors. The bill also defines terms such as "contiguous property" and "high-efficiency distributed generation.