The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (D.P.U.) held a technical conference on the proposed Model Net Metering Tariff (the “Tariff”) submitted by the Investor Owned Utilities (IOUs) as D.P.U. case 12-01. The Tariff reflects the changes made in D.P.U. 11-10a rulemaking regarding net metering.

The main points of discussion:

• Calculation of net metering credits that apply to the net metering cap are 80% of the DC nameplate capacity of each solar facility.
• The Tariff specifies language pertinent to allocation of net metering credits for Municipal or Other Governmental Entities
• Qualification criteria of “other governmental entities” shall be determined on a case-by-case basis by the D.P.U.
• Process for allocation of net metering projects to the newly created Private and Public buckets shall be determined pursuant to additional feedback.

For more information or to receive updates on D.P.U. 12-01, contact laura.bickel@state.ma.us or (617) 305-3588.