IREC/NCSC: The many flavors of net metering (Varnado)

The Many Flavors of Net Metering Regional Trends Laurel Varnado Interstate Renewable Energy Council NC Solar Center ASES 2010

States by Region DC

Tangy New England Average Score: B Most have a Community NM Policy 4 states allow systems up to 2MW Avg. Retail Price is 14.7¢ per kWh

Mid-Atlantic Crème Brûlée Average Score: B+ (Winner!) 5 States allow NM at least up to 1 MW DC Avg. retail price is 11.1¢ per kWh

The South: Pass the Salt and Pepper, please Average Score: C Florida raises the bar for the region Avg. retail price only 8.1¢ per kWh

The Meat and Potatoes Midwest Average Score: C Mix of policies OH, IA stand out as trendsetters Comparatively low system-size caps

The Spicy West Average Score: B+ Coastal states show off with Meter Aggregation, Virtual NM 3 states have virtually no limit on system size;; 4 allow at least up to 1 MW Avg. retail price 8¢ per kWh

The Neapolitan Alaska just joined the NM club in 2009 Avg. retail price 20 ¢ per kWh! Biggest incentive for NM in the U.S.

Thanks! Laurel Varnado NC Solar Center (919) 513-1534 lavarnad@ncsu.edu

IREC/NCSC: The many flavors of net metering (Varnado)

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