Upcoming Workshop to Address Net Billing Tariff and Net Energy Metering

Upcoming Workshop to Address Net Billing Tariff and Net Energy Metering

by Brad Bartz

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 30, 2024

A crucial workshop hosted by San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG and E) will take place on June 5, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This workshop aims to gather feedback from stakeholders on Net Energy Metering (NEM) and Net Billing Tariff (NBT) bills. The workshop is part of the ongoing efforts to refine and implement policies following Decision 23-11-068.

On June 5, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, major California utilities-San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG and E)-will conduct a workshop focused on the Net Billing Tariff (NBT) and Net Energy Metering (NEM) programs. This workshop, mandated by Ordering Paragraph 16 of CPUC Decision 23-11-068, is designed to solicit input from stakeholders and address concerns related to these critical tariffs.

The workshop is a continuation of the CPUC’s efforts to adjust the NEM framework, which has significant implications for solar energy customers and the broader renewable energy landscape in California. The NBT, established as a successor to the NEM 2.0 tariff, introduces new compensation rates based on the Avoided Cost Calculator (ACC), which generally offers lower rates than the previous retail compensation model. This change aims to address perceived cost shifts from NEM customers to non-participating ratepayers but has been met with concerns from the solar industry about its impact on the adoption of rooftop solar (California Public Utilities Commission) (California Public Utilities Commission).

The new tariff structure under Decision 23-11-068 also includes provisions for virtual net energy metering (VNEM) and aggregated NEM customers, encompassing multifamily residences, agricultural customers, and large facilities such as schools. These successor tariffs are part of a broader strategy to recalibrate incentives and improve grid reliability by aligning customer compensation with the grid’s needs (JD Supra).

The upcoming workshop will be a platform for stakeholders to discuss these changes, provide feedback, and collaborate on solutions to ensure the NBT and NEM frameworks effectively support California’s clean energy goals. Specific details on how to join the workshop will be shared closer to the date.

Factual Background:

Who: San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG and E)

What: Workshop to solicit feedback on NEM and NBT bills

When: June 5, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Bradley Bartz, founder of ABC Solar Incorporated, is a dedicated advocate at the CPUC, receiving numerous filings daily from various stakeholders. The “Today at the CPUC” series aims to provide the solar advocacy community with concise and relevant updates on critical CPUC developments.

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