5 States receive an “A” grade for Favorable Net Metering Laws.
By Reggie “Razmataz” Rasmussen
January 2, 2008
New Jersey, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and California all received an “A” for the policies that govern net metering from the Network for New Energy Choices (NNEC). Of the 38 states graded, New Jersey and Colorado had the best score with a 17.5 while Wisconsin had the worse with a score of -.5. Oregon and Delaware also had a very strong showing. For an explaination on net metering see our Oct 25 entry in this bolg.
Catagories that were used in the scoring model included but were not limited to, system and program capacity, how excess energy is credited, the availablity of renewable energy credits (rec’s), and possible associated charges.
The study also graded the ability to connect to the grid. While no state received an “A” in this scoring model, New Jersey again toped the list while Missouri was found at the bottom.
To view the 80 page report go to: http://www.newenergychoices.org/uploads/FreeingTheGrid2007_report.pdf
January 4 update:
Already having the highest rated net metering marks, both New Jersey and Colorado are trying to do even more. Solarjoules has found both of these stories today.
Colorado:
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jan/04/measures-aim-to-boost-solar-energy/
New Jersey:
http://www.politickernj.com/smith-buono-bill-encourage-renewable-energy-passes-senate-15030
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