[Ord. No. 3268, 12-19-2022]
A.
This
policy is intended to implement, to the extent practical, the "Net
Metering and Easy Connection Act," Section 386.890, et seq., RSMo.,
and applicable Missouri Public Service Commission rules.
B.
Net
metering and electrical system interconnection shall be made available
on a first-come, first-served basis in the distribution service territory
of the City 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 five percent (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. 3268, 12-19-2022]
A.
To
the extent required of retail electric suppliers by Section 386.890.3,
RSMo., 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.
B.
Additional
sources of renewable energy may be certified by the Department of
Natural Resources and 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. 3268, 12-19-2022]
A.
"Net
metering" means measuring the difference between the electricity supplied
by the utility and the electricity generated by an eligible customer-generator
and fed back to the electric grid over the applicable billing period.
B.
All
other definitions shall be those contained in the Missouri "Net Metering
and Easy Connection Act" (Section 386.890, RSMo.) except where noted
in this policy.
[Ord. No. 3268, 12-19-2022]
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 policy, 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's governing
board with responsibility for setting rates, as outlined in Section
386.890.2(1), RSMo.
[Ord. No. 3268, 12-19-2022]
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. 3268, 12-19-2022]
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 Underwriters Laboratory.
In addition it shall:
1.
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 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 can be initially paid by the utility which may bill the
customer-generator the costs over a 12-billing cycle period along
with a reasonable rate of interest.
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
For systems of ten (10) kilowatts or less, a customer-generator shall
not be required to purchase any liability insurance. Insurance for
systems above ten (10) kilowatts shall be negotiated as part of the
interconnection agreement.
[Ord. No. 3268, 12-19-2022]
Beginning December 20, 2022, the avoided fuel cost should be
$0.0159 and shall be subject to review pursuant to Ordinance No. 3142.
[Ord. No. 3268, 12-19-2022]
To the extent that any of the provisions contained in this Article
conflict with the provisions contained in Section 386.890, RSMo.,
the language in said Statute controls.
