HB 4111
Establishing a community solar program for subscribers to gain credits against their utility bills
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a community solar program in West Virginia, allowing subscribers to gain credits against their utility bills for electricity generated by participating solar facilities. The program aims to expand access to solar energy for all customers, including low-income households, and foster economic growth in the renewable energy sector. It requires utilities to administer the program and the Public Service Commission to create regulations governing its operation.
Key provisions
- Creates a community solar program allowing subscribers to receive credits on their utility bills.
- Defines key terms such as ‘bill credit,’ ‘community solar facility,’ and ‘subscriber.’
- Requires utilities to provide bill credits to subscribers based on the facility’s output.
- Establishes a minimum 25-year term for bill credit provision.
- Sets limits on the size and aggregate capacity of community solar facilities.
- Requires utilities to provide subscriber organizations with monthly reports on bill credit generation.
- Authorizes the Public Service Commission to create rules and regulations for the program.
- Includes provisions for low-income customer participation and environmental attribute ownership.
Who is affected
- Electric utility customers
- Solar energy developers
- Low-income households
- Low-income service organizations
- The West Virginia Public Service Commission
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