[Ord. No. 14.534 §1, 9-8-2015]
A.
Net metering and electrical system interconnection is available on
a first-come, first-served basis in the distribution service territory
of the City of California, Missouri, at any point on the utility's
existing facilities that has adequate capacity and suitable voltage
for delivery of service until:
1.
The total rated generating capacity of all net metering systems
on the utility equals 5% of the utility's single-hour peak load
during the previous year; or
2.
The total rated generating capacity of approved new interconnection
agreements during the current calendar year equals or exceeds one
percent (1%) of the utility's single-hour peak load for the previous
calendar year.
[Ord. No. 14.534 §2, 9-8-2015]
A.
Net metering service is available to any existing customer who is
in good standing under the City's electric service schedules,
that owns and operates a renewable energy electric generator powered
by solar, hydro, or wind or fuel cells using hydrogen produced by
solar, hydro or wind with a capacity of not more than one hundred
(100) kilowatts that is located on the customer's premises, is
interconnected and operates in parallel phase and synchronization
with the utility's existing transmission and distribution facilities,
and is intended primarily to offset part or all of the customer's
own electrical power requirements. This rider is offered in compliance
with the Net Metering and Easy Connection Act (Section 386.890, RSMo.,
and appropriate Missouri Public Service Commission rules).
B.
Additional sources of renewable energy may be certified by the Department
of Natural Resources of the State of Missouri, and at such time they
will be accepted by the City.
C.
All agreements hereunder are between the customer-generator and the
City, and shall not include a third party.
[Ord. No. 14.534 §3, 9-8-2015]
A.
CITY
NET METERING
UTILITY
As used in this Article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
The City of California.
Measuring the difference between the electricity supplied
by the utility (City) and the electricity generated by an eligible
customer-generator and fed back to the electric grid over the applicable
billing period.
The City of California.
B.
All other definitions shall be those contained in the Missouri Net
Metering and Easy Connection Act (Chapter 386, RSMo.) except where
otherwise noted.
[Ord. No. 14.534 §4, 9-8-2015]
A.
The electric service charge shall be computed in accordance with
the monthly billing under the customer's effective standard rate
schedule. Under this net metering Article, only the kilowatt-hour
(kwh) units of a customer-generator's bill are affected.
B.
If the electricity supplied by the utility exceeds the electricity
generated by the customer-generator during the applicable billing
period, the customer-generator shall be billed for the net billable
kwhs supplied by the utility in accordance with the rates and charges
under the utility's standard rate schedule applicable to the
customer.
C.
If the electricity generated by the customer-generator exceeds the
electricity supplied by the utility, the customer-generator shall
be credited for the net value of the electric energy delivered to
the utility during the applicable billing period at the utility's
avoided fuel cost, with this credit appearing on the customer generator's
bill no later than the following billing period.
D.
The avoided fuel cost is that amount determined by the City, which
has the responsibility for setting rates, as outlined in Section 386.890.2(1),
RSMo.; the City has determined the avoided fuel cost to be the sum
equal to the wholesale rate for purchase of the kwh which the City
has paid for the purchase of the electricity.
[Ord. No. 14.534 §5, 9-8-2015]
Upon change in ownership of the qualified unit, or of the premises
on which the unit is located, the new customer-generator shall file
a new application with the City for net metering.
[Ord. No. 14.534 §6, 9-8-2015]
B.
The customer-generator is responsible for all costs associated with
its generating facility and is also responsible for all costs related
to any modifications to the facility that may be required by the utility
for purposes of safety and reliability.
C.
A net metering facility shall meet all applicable safety and performance
standards established by the National Electric Safety Code, the National
Electric Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers,
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the Underwriters Laboratory.
1.
In addition, it shall:
a.
Be equipped at the customer-generator's expense with a
meter or meters approved by the utility and capable of measuring the
net amount of electrical energy produced or consumed by the customer-generator.
Any additional costs necessary for the utility to permit the meter
or generator to be integrated into the utility distribution system
shall be borne by the customer-generator. At the request of the customer-generator
and by agreement of the utility, those costs can be initially paid
by the utility which may bill the customer-generator the costs over
a twelve-billing-cycle period along with a reasonable rate of interest,
to be determined by the Board of Aldermen of the City in advance of
any such agreement.
b.
Have a mechanism that automatically disables and disconnects
the unit from the supplier's electrical lines in the event that
service to the customer-generator is interrupted.
c.
Have an easily accessible device or feature in immediate proximity
to the metering equipment to allow a utility worker to manually and
instantly disconnect the unit from the utility's distribution
system.
2.
For systems of ten (10) kilowatts or less, a customer generator
shall not be required to purchase any liability insurance. Insurance
for systems about ten (10) kilowatts shall be negotiated as part of
the interconnection agreement at the discretion of the City.
[Ord. No. 14.534 §7, 9-8-2015]
The City has adopted a standard interconnection agreement, which
is attached hereto and the terms incorporated herein as if fully set
forth. This interconnection agreement may be amended, modified or
changed from time to time, in the sole discretion of the City. The
terms and conditions of the interconnection agreement are made a part
of the policies of the City. The Mayor or his or her duly authorized
individual is authorized to execute the interconnection agreement
with customers meeting the requirements of Missouri law, the requirements
of the City ordinance, and the terms and conditions of the interconnection
agreement (as same may be amended from time to time).
