5049449, 25-6.065 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 5049449

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Chapter:

ELECTRIC SERVICE BY ELECTRIC PUBLIC UTILITIES

Overview

RULE:

25-6.065

Interconnection and Metering of Customer-Owned Renewable Generation

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the rule amendments is to promote the development of customer-owned renewable generation. This will offset electric consumption and help diversify the types of fuel used to generate electricity in Florida, thereby decreasing Florida's dependence on fossil fuels and minimizing the volatility of fuel cost and supply. In addition, encouraging the development of customer-owned renewable generation will stimulate investment within the state and improve environmental conditions. The development of customer-owned renewable generation also effectively acts as a conservation measure by reducing the amount of electricity purchased from utilities. The rule amendments will expedite interconnection of customer-owned renewable generation and minimize costs that customers experience when attempting to interconnect to their utility. In addition, the rule amendments will permit customers to offset electric consumption through net metering, further mitigating costs associated with self-generation. Docket No. 070674-EI.

SUMMARY:

The rule amendments will require investor-owned utilities (IOUs) to file for approval with the Commission, and offer customers a standard interconnection agreement for the expedited interconnection of customer-owned renewable generation systems. The rule amendments also will establish the procedures for net metering, including the treatment of net excess generation monthly and annually and identify processes for dispute resolution. Reporting requirements are applicable to all electric utilities, including municipals and electric cooperatives, for customers with interconnected renewable generation and net metered customers.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

350.127(2), 366.05(1), 366.92 FS.

LAW:

366.02(2), 366.04(2)(c), (5), (6), 366.041, 366.05(1), 366.81, 366.82(1), (2), 366.91(1), (2), 366.92 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/4/2008 Vol. 34/01

COMMENTS:

From 1/4/2008 To 1/25/2008 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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