The credits are kilowatt hours (kWh) that are used from the electric grid at a later time. Credits are typically used at night when solar panels aren’t generating, and surplus credits from summer can carry over into the winter.
Today, about 11,000 customers have solar and exchange energy with our grid.
Under current rates, the cost related to serving solar customers is not fully reflected.
This has caused a growing cost shift between solar and non‑solar customers, which is important to address thoughtfully and with community input.
The conversation is not about whether solar is valuable. Rather, it's about aligning rates with how our community's electric system works, so costs are shared in a way that is fair, predictable and sustainable for the entire community.
Customers with net metering agreements dated before April 1, 2027, will transition to the new net metering rates on April 1, 2032.
With a modernized net metering rate, solar system sizes have more flexibility. We are proposing to increase the cap on system sizes to 200%.
Customers choose which rate option makes the most sense for them.
A fixed daily charge with Energy Wise time-of-day rates.
A charge based on the highest on-peak 15 minute interval during a billing period.
Public input has played an important part in how this project is evolving. We know there is an issue to address and are relying on multiple inputs—including customer feedback, future research, and public meetings—to inform the decision. Throughout our public engagement process we aim to:
Rebuild trust through two-way communication.
Facilitate meaningful participation from solar and non-solar customers.
Strengthen relationships with solar providers.
Promote constructive, solutions-focused conversations.
