Blue Ridge EMC – Net Metering

Program Overview

Implementing Sector Utility
Category Regulatory Policy
State North Carolina
Incentive Type Net Metering
Web Site https://www.blueridgeenergy.com/powerful-solutions/renewable-energy-systems/renewable-energy-rate-options
Utilities Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies Solar Photovoltaics, Wind (Small), Hydroelectric (Small)
Applicable Sectors Residential
Applicable Utilities Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation
System Capacity Limit 25 kilowatts
Aggregate Capacity Limit None
Net Excess Generation Net excess generation is credited at the retail rate. However, the retail rate for net metering customers is lower than the retail rate for general residential customers. Credits roll over month-to month.
Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits Utility owns RECs
Meter Aggregation Not allowed

Summary

The Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation offers net metering to its residential customers with solar photovoltaic, wind, or micro-hydro generators up to 25 kilowatts. There is no aggregate capacity limit.

Net excess generation is credited at retail rate. However, net metering customers are not served on the general residential rate tariff; net metering customers have a lower retail energy rate and higher grid service charge than general residential customers. Net metering customers also have a higher minimum bill than general residential customers. Excess credit rolls over month-to-month. Any net excess generation remaining on May 31 of each year will be paid to the customer at the current net billing rider credit rate.

Authorities

Name Blue Ridge EMC Schedule R-NM
Date Enacted 04/30/2015
Effective Date 05/04/2015

Contact

 

Address:
1216 Blowing Rock Blvd NE, PO Box 112
Lenoir, NC 28645
Phone:
(828) 758-2383
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