SF0111

Failed

Net metering revisions.

Revise net metering compensation for new small customer-generators and authorize alternative compensation systems if subsidies occur.

Full legal title

AN ACT relating to net metering; revising how net metering compensation applies to new small customer‑generators; authorizing the public service commission to authorize a different system of compensation for excess energy production if service is being subsidized by other customers; clarifying how net metering compensation applies to existing small customer-generators; providing definitions; making conforming amendments; requiring rulemaking; and providing for an effective date.

Energy

Sponsor:

Co-sponsors: Representative(s) Larsen, L, Senator(s) Driskill

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What does this bill do?

Revises net metering compensation for small customer-generators by establishing different compensation systems for new and existing generators and authorizing the Public Service Commission to adjust rates based on subsidy concerns.

Creates a new compensation system for new small customer-generators (those with systems starting January 1, 2026 or later) to be established by the Public Service Commission, requiring just and reasonable rates, terms, and conditions. (W.S. 37-16-105(a), W.S. 37-16-105(b), Sec. 1)
Exempts cooperative electric utilities from Public Service Commission regulation on new small customer-generator compensation; requires cooperatives to adopt compensation rates by January 1, 2026, with member notice at least 30 days prior and subject to complaint investigation processes. (W.S. 37-16-105(c), Sec. 1)
Defines 'existing small customer-generator' as one with a system owned and operated on or before December 31, 2025, and 'new small customer-generator' as one with a system starting January 1, 2026 or later, including those acquiring or relocating systems after that date. (W.S. 37-16-101(a)(ix), W.S. 37-16-101(a)(x), Sec. 2)
Maintains existing small customer-generators' protections by prohibiting utilities from increasing their minimum monthly charges beyond those of other customers in the same rate class. (W.S. 37-16-102(a)(iii), Sec. 2)
Clarifies net metering calculation for existing small customer-generators: credits excess kilowatt-hours on the following month's bill, and requires utilities to purchase any unused annual credits at the utility's filed avoided cost. (W.S. 37-16-103(a), W.S. 37-16-103(b), Sec. 2)
Maintains safety and performance standards for all net metering systems, including requirements for lockable switching equipment and authorizes the Commission to adopt additional control and testing requirements as needed. (W.S. 37-16-104, Sec. 2)
Requires the Public Service Commission to conduct public hearings and adopt rules for the new small customer-generator compensation system by December 31, 2025. (Sec. 3)
Clarifies that small customer-generators do not qualify as 'public utilities' under Wyoming law.

Actions (8)

2/5/2025(Senate)

S 3rd Reading:Failed 10-17-4-0-0

2/4/2025(Senate)

S 2nd Reading:Passed

2/3/2025(Senate)

S COW:Passed

1/27/2025(Senate)

S Placed on General File

1/27/2025(Senate)

S07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 4-1-0-0-0