Texas Net Metering Order Net metering is ordered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas under Substantive Rules, Section 23.66(f)(4), which became effective in 1986. The order requires utilities to offer a net metering option to qualifying facilities of 50 kW or less, using renewable energy resources. Utilities will install a single meter for such customers and allow the meter to turn backward to register the net energy consumption or production by the customers. Net consumption is billed at the applicable tariff, and excess generation by the customers during a billing cycle is purchased by utilities at the avoided cost (fuel cost only, no capacity component). Texas initiated the net metering program 10 years ago to promote small wind power and PV markets in the state. There is no statewide limit on the number of customers or total capacity under the net metering program.Good info and links on net meteringRefer to Public Utility Commission of Texas Substantive Rules, Section 23.66(f)(4) and PUC Substantive Rule § 25.242(h)(4).
http://www.puc.state.tx.us/rules/subrules/electric/25.242/25.242.cfmContact: John McElroy, Jr.
Office of Public Utility Counsel
Phone: (512) 936-7518
E-Mail: mcelroy@opc.state.tx.us
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