What is the current status of net metering?
Currently, 30 states require at least some utilities to offer net metering for small wind systems, although the requirements vary from state to state. Most state net metering rules were enacted by state utility regulators, and these rules apply only to utilities whose rates and services are regulated at the state level. In recent years many states have enacted net metering laws legislatively, including California, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. In most of the states with net metering statutes, all utilities are required to offer net metering for some wind systems, although many states limit eligibility to small systems. To find out whether net metering is or will be available in your location, check the lists of Current Net Metering Programs and Proposed Net Metering Programs.
A. Currently, 28 states require at least some utilities to offer net metering for small wind systems, althoughthe requirements vary from state to state. Most state net metering rules were enacted by state utility regulators, and these rules apply only to utilities whose rates and services are regulated at the state level. In recent years many states have enacted net metering laws legislatively, including California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. In most of the states with net metering statutes, all utilities are required to offer net metering for small wind systems. To find out whether net metering is available in your location, contact the American Wind Energy Association at the address below, or go to the policy area of the AWEA web site,
