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Council approves first reading of ordinance to expand large‑rooftop solar net‑metering rules
Summary
On first reading the council approved an ordinance to expand Centralia City Light's net‑metering rules so larger rooftop solar arrays (above the city's prior 100 kW cap) can meet state energy‑code requirements for large buildings; staff said the city will monitor interconnection and limit projects by distribution‑circuit capability.
The council approved on first reading an ordinance that amends Centralia’s net‑metering rules to allow larger rooftop solar systems to interconnect with City Light and to provide reimbursement for exported energy under a new tiered approach.
City Light staff explained the change was prompted by updates to the state energy code that require newly constructed large buildings (the code example cited a 10,000 square‑foot threshold and a developer inquiry for a 600,000‑square‑foot building) to include renewable energy. Centralia’s existing…
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