SB 5223-S - DIGEST |
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) |
Modifies certain net metering of electricity provisions. |
Increases the minimum threshold for the cumulative generating capacity that a utility must make available for net metering systems. |
Requires unused kilowatt-hour credits to be used to assist qualified low-income residential customers of the electric utility in paying their electric bills. |
Requires the amount of kilowatt-hours of electricity consumed for the most recent twelve-month period to appear on customer billing statements. |
Requires the state building code council, in consultation with the department of commerce and local governments, to conduct a study of the state building code and adopt changes necessary to encourage greater use of renewable energy systems. |
Requires the department of commerce to convene a work group to identify issues and laws associated with the future of net metering. |
Provides a June 30, 2021, expiration date for the work group. |