SB 895
Relating generally to jurisdiction of PSC
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Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia code to change the term ‘solar photovoltaic energy facility’ to ‘on-site energy facility.’ It also introduces specific requirements for power purchase agreements (PPAs) between public entities and customers, including font size requirements, aggregate PPA limits, customer generator limits, notification procedures, and guarantees of lower costs compared to public utilities. Furthermore, the bill restricts public entities from entering into PPAs exceeding five years in duration and mandates that municipal power systems remain under the regulation of their local governing bodies.
Key provisions
- Changes ‘solar photovoltaic energy facility’ to ‘on-site energy facility’ in the West Virginia code.
- Establishes limits on the total aggregate of PPAs for utilities to prevent over-reliance on distributed generation (3% of peak demand).
- Sets customer-specific generator limits for on-site facilities (50kW for residential, 1,000kW for commercial, 2,000kW for industrial).
- Requires PPAs to include contractual guarantees of lower costs than public utilities.
- Limits PPA durations to a maximum of five years for public entities.
- Mandates notification to the utility of intent to enter into a PPA.
- Prohibits public entities from entering into PPAs without cost guarantees.
- Specifies requirements for PPA agreements, including font size and language.
Who is affected
- Public Service Commission (PSC)
- Public Entities (municipalities, government agencies)
- Electric Utilities
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