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Senate committee amends solar net‑metering bill but declines to pass it after members seek more time
Summary
S.B. 145, which would allow third‑party solar purchasing, leasing and raise the system cap to 1 megawatt, drew extended debate. The committee adopted a large amendment and then voted the amended bill down after members said they had not had time to review the full engrossed language.
Senate Bill 145, sponsored by Senator Dave Wallace, prompted an extended committee hearing that showcased deep divisions among utilities, cooperatives, county officials, solar advocates and large corporate users. The bill would allow third-party purchasing and leasing of solar, raise the system-size cap (testimony referenced an increase to 1 megawatt from an earlier quoted threshold), and—via an amendment placed on the table—set a framework for how the Public Service Commission would calculate compensation for surplus generation. The amendment uses avoided-cost pricing as a base and contemplates adding demonstrable benefits subject to a cap (testimony described a 40% cap above avoided cost), while…
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