The purpose of this chapter is to set forth the policies and procedures for implementation of the net energy metering and community net metering provisions of the "Retail Electric Competition and Consumer Protection Act of 1999,"5 as amended, the "Clean and Affordable Energy Act of 2008" ("CAEA"),6 the "Community Renewable Energy Amendment Act of 2013" ("CREA"),7 and the Community Renewable Energy Credit Rate Clarification Amendment Act of 2016 ("CRECRCAA").
This chapter establishes the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia's Rules and Regulations governing Net Energy Metering and Community Net Metering, including eligibility for participating in Net Energy Metering and Community Net Metering, a bill crediting mechanism, Net Energy Metering and Community Net Metering billing requirements for participants, net metering-related equipment requirements, requirements for reporting and contractual arrangements, and safety and performance standards. This chapter shall be cited as the "District of Columbia Net Energy Metering and Community Net Metering Rules."
The provisions of this chapter are promulgated pursuant to the authority set forth in Section 34 -1518 of the D.C. Official Code and the CREA.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 15, r. 15-900