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Sen. David Waters seeks 20‑year net‑metering guarantee for municipal projects; DOE warns of cost and administrative tradeoffs
Summary
Sen. David Waters introduced SB 538 to ensure a 20‑year net‑metering eligibility term (or the longer of 20 years or a future tariff) for municipal group host projects to restore financing certainty; the Department of Energy reported neutrality but raised concerns about a rolling 20‑year legacy and cost shifting, while industry witnesses warned of a market retreat without clarity.
Senator David Waters introduced Senate Bill 538 to extend or clarify net‑metering eligibility terms for municipal group host projects so that projects receive a 20‑year eligibility period from the project’s first year of compensation (or the longer of 20 years or eligibility through 01/01/2040). Waters told the committee the change is intended to grandfather projects in the pipeline and restore bankable certainty for municipal projects in towns including…
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