5.2. ERMUSR 09-10-2013 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Utilities may limit distributed generation systems with a nameplate capacity greater than 40kW as follows. Wind generation facilities maybe limited to 120% of on-site maximum electric demand. Solar and other generation facilities may be limited to 120% of on-site annual electric consumption. Solar Value Rate ("Alternative tariff') "(a) A public utility may apply for commission approval for an alternative tariff that compensates customers through a bill credit mechanism for the value to the utility, its customers, and society for operating distributed solar photovoltaic resources interconnected to the utility system and operated by customers primarily for meeting their own energy needs. (b) If approved,the alternative tariff shall apply to customers' interconnections occurring after the date of approval. The alternative tariff is in lieu of the applicable rate under subdivisions 3 and 3a. (c) The commission shall after notice and opportunity for public comment approve the alternative tariff provided the utility has demonstrated the alternative tariff: (1) appropriately applies the methodology established by the department and approved by the commission under this subdivision; (2) includes a mechanism to allow recovery of the cost to serve customers receiving the alternative tariff rate; (3) charges the customer for all electricity consumed by the customer at the applicable rate schedule for sales to that class of customer; ["Sell-all"] (4) credits the customer for all electricity generated by the solar photovoltaic device at the distributed solar value rate established under this subdivision; ["Buy-all"] (5) applies the charges and credits in clauses (3) and (4) to a monthly bill that includes a provision so that the unused portion of the credit in any month or billing period shall be carried forward and credited against all charges. In the event that the customer has a positive balance after the 12-month cycle ending on the last day in February,that balance will be eliminated and the credit cycle will restart the following billing period beginning on March 1; (6) complies with the size limits specified in subdivision 3a; (7) complies with the interconnection requirements under section 216B.1611; and (8) complies with the standby charge requirements in subdivision 3a, paragraph (b). (d) A utility must provide to the customer the meter and any other equipment needed to provide service under the alternative tariff. (e) The department must establish the distributed solar value methodology in paragraph (c), clause (1), no later than January 31, 2014. The department must submit the 67