Net Energy Metering
KPUD continues to voluntarily offer a net metering program for Customer-Generators (owners of solar and other eligible renewable resources) that allows the offset the energy consumption and possibly “store” the power produced for future use, if the amount generated is more than is needed at that time.
KPUD Customer-Generators with a capacity of 100 kilowatts AC output or less are eligible to participate in our net metering program. Proposed generator systems with a capacity of 26–100 kilowatts require additional information and approval.
To receive credit for the electricity produced, interested net metering customers need to complete an Interconnection Application and Agreement for approval by the utility. Upon completion of the system and following a Washington State L&I approved inspection, a new bi-directional meter will be installed to measure the property’s electric use as well as the net energy contributed to the utility to be used as an offset to the Customer-Generators consumption in accordance with Washington state rules. Net generation will be calculated at the current energy rate (kilowatt-hours) per the applicable rate schedule defined by service requirements and future revisions to rate schedules and rate designs.
Participants must comply with the terms and conditions of Policy Bulletin 25 Interconnection Standards and approved Interconnection Agreement.