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House Energy schedules net‑metering panel; Department of Public Service files written testimony
Summary
The committee set a net‑metering hearing for the next day with written testimony from the Department of Public Service and in‑person testimony expected from Renewable Energy Vermont and solar developers; members were shown how to file public comments via the EPU case page.
The House Energy and Digital Infrastructure committee said April 29 it will hear testimony on net‑metering rates the following morning, with a planned panel from about 9 to 10:30 a.m.
"DPS and the PUC understandably don't want to come testify because it's an open proceeding," Rep. Kathleen James said, noting the Department of Public Service provided written testimony the committee has posted for members. Renewable Energy Vermont and solar developers were scheduled to testify in person to present their opposition to the department's recommendations.
The chair also walked members through how Vermonters can file public comments through the Electronic Public Utility (EPU) portal: search by case number, open the case page, select the public comment tab and use the drop‑down to add a comment.
Why it matters: The Public Utility Commission is conducting an open proceeding on net‑metering rates; while DPS filed a recommendation, solar developers and renewable‑energy advocates have pushed back and asked the PUC to reconsider rate structure. The committee said the hearing is intended to collect perspectives and inform future legislative work, but members noted it is too late this term to propose major statutory changes and framed the session as informational for the next legislature.
Next steps: The committee will hear the testimony, post written submissions, and keep the record open to public comments through the PUC case page.
