[Ord. No. 1177-16-03, 6-16-2016]
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CUSTOMER-GENERATOR
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NET METERING
RENEWAL ENERGY RESOURCES
RETAIL ELECTRIC SUPPLIER
The following words and terms, as used in this Chapter, shall be
deemed to have the following meanings:
The owner or operator of a qualified electric energy generation
unit which:
Is powered by a renewable energy resource;
Has an electrical generating system with a capacity of not more
than one hundred (100) kilowatts;
Is located on a premises owned, operated, leased, or otherwise
controlled by the customer-generator;
Is interconnected and operates in parallel phase and synchronization
with the electric distribution system of the City of Palmyra, and
has been approved by the Board of Public Works of the City of Palmyra;
Is intended primarily to offset part or all of the customer-generator's
own electrical energy requirements;
Meets all applicable safety, performance, interconnection, and
reliability standards established by the National Electrical Code,
the National Electrical Safety Code, the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers, Underwriters Laboratories, the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, and any local governing authority; and
Contains a mechanism that automatically disables the unit and
interrupts the flow of electricity back onto the City of Palmyra's
electricity lines in the event that service to the customer-generator
is interrupted.
Using metering equipment sufficient to measure the difference
between the electrical energy supplied to a customer-generator by
the City of Palmyra and the electrical energy supplied by the customer-generator
to the City of Palmyra over the applicable billing period.
Electrical energy produced from wind, solar thermal sources,
hydroelectric sources, photovoltaic cells and panels, fuel cells using
hydrogen produced by one (1) of the above-named electrical energy
sources, and other sources of energy that become available after August
28, 2007, and are certified as renewable by the Department of Natural
Resources of the State of Missouri.
Board of Public Works of the City of Palmyra, Missouri, a
municipal utility.
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All other definitions shall be those contained in the Missouri Net
Metering and Easy Connection Act, pursuant to Section 386.890, RSMo.,
except as otherwise provided in this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 1177-16-03, 6-16-2016]
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Net metering and electrical system interconnection is available on
a first-come, first-served basis in the electric distribution service
territory of the City of Palmyra at any point on the City's existing
facilities that has adequate capacity and suitable voltage for delivery
of service until:
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The total rated generating capacity of all net metering systems
on the utility equals five percent (5%) of the City's single-hour
peak load during the previous year; or
2.
In a calendar year, the total rated generating capacity of all
applications for interconnection already approved to date in said
calendar year equals or exceeds one percent (1%) of the City's
single-hour peak load for the previous calendar year.
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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 City's existing transmission and distribution facilities,
and is intended primarily to offset part or all of the customer's
own electrical power requirements. Net metering is available in compliance
with the "Net Metering and Easy Connection Act," pursuant to Section
386.890, RSMo. Additional sources of renewable energy may be certified
by the Department of Natural Resources and will be accepted by the
City. Any agreements between a customer-generator and the City of
Palmyra shall not include a third party.
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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, only the kilowatthour (kWh) units
of a customer-generator's bill are affected.
B.
If the electricity supplied by the City exceeds the electricity generated
by the customer-generator during the applicable billing period, the
customer-generator shall be billed for the net billable kilowatt hours
supplied by the City in accordance with the rates and charges under
the City's standard rate schedule applicable to the customer.
C.
If the electricity generated by the customer-generator exceeds the
electricity supplied by the City, 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 City's avoided
fuel cost, with this credit appearing on the customer-generator's
bill no later than the following billing period. Any credits granted
shall expire without any compensation at the earlier of either twelve
(12) months after their issuance or when the customer-generator disconnects
service or terminates the net metering relationship with the City.
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Avoided fuel cost is that amount determined by the Board of Public
Works.
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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 Board of Public Works for net metering.
[Ord. No. 1177-16-03, 6-16-2016]
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The customer-generator must have an approved Application for Net
Metering, and a signed Standard Interconnection Application/Agreement
with the City.
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 City
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 Underwriters Laboratory.
D.
A net metering facility shall be equipped at the customer-generator's
expense with a meter or meters approved by the City and capable of
measuring the net amount of electrical energy produced or consumed
by the customer-generator. Any additional costs necessary for the
City to permit the meters or generator to be integrated into the utility
distribution system shall be borne by the customer-generator. At the
request of the customer-generator, those costs may be initially paid
by the City which may bill the customer-generator the costs over a
twelve (12) billing cycle period along with a reasonable rate of interest.
E.
The net metering facility shall have a mechanism that automatically
disables and disconnects the unit from the City's electrical
lines in the event that service to the customer-generator is interrupted.
F.
The net metering facility of a customer-generator shall have a switch,
circuit breaker, fuse, or other easily accessible device or feature
located in immediate proximity to the customer-generator's metering
equipment that will allow a utility worker to manually and instantly
disconnect the unit from the City's distribution system.
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Applications by a customer-generator for interconnection shall be
accompanied by the plan for the customer-generator's electrical
generating system, including but not limited to a wiring diagram and
specifications for the generating unit, and shall be reviewed and
responded to by the City within thirty (30) days of receipt for systems
of ten (10) kilowatts or less, and within ninety (90) days of receipt
for all other systems.
B.
Prior to the interconnection of the qualified generation unit, the
customer-generator shall furnish the City a certification from a qualified
professional electrician or engineer that the installation meets the
requirements of the Missouri Net Metering and Easy Connection Act,
aforesaid.
C.
If the application for interconnection is approved by the City and
the customer-generator does not complete the interconnection within
one (1) year after receipt of notice of the approval, the approval
shall expire and the customer-generator shall be responsible for filing
a new application.
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For systems of ten (10) kilowatts or less, a customer-generator
shall not be required to purchase any liability insurance. For systems
greater than ten (10) kilowatts, a customer-generator shall be required
to purchase liability insurance in the amount required by the Board
of Public Works.
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Absent clear and convincing evidence of fault on the part of
City, the City shall have no liability for any cause of action relating
to any damages to property or person caused by the generation unit
of a customer-generator or the interconnection thereof.
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Any costs incurred by the City under this Chapter shall be recoverable
in the City's rate structure.
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No customer-generator shall connect or operate an electric generation
unit in parallel phase and synchronization with City's electric
distribution system without prior written approval from the Board
of Public Works that all of the requirements under this Chapter have
been met. For any customer-generator who violates this provision,
the City may immediately and without notice disconnect the electric
facilities of said customer and terminate said customer's electric
service.
