April 5, 2011
IREC

Virginia increases residential net metering limit

On March 18, 2011, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell signed House Bill 1983, which increases the residential limit for net metering from 10 kW to 20 kW. In addition, the bill requires that residential facilities larger than 10 kW must pay a monthly standby charge. These changes are effective July 1, 2011.

On March 18, 2011, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell signed House Bill 1983, which increases the residential limit for net metering from 10 kW to 20 kW. In addition, the bill requires that residential facilities larger than 10 kW must pay a monthly standby charge. These changes are effective July 1, 2011.

Virginia increases residential net metering limit

Laurel Passera

Laurel is a Senior Renewables Analyst for IREC attorneys Keyes, Fox & Wiedman, and engages in research and analysis of net metering and interconnection regulatory trends to support IREC’s outreach and communication efforts. In 2009, Laurel was a Southeast Regional Network fellow for the Southeast Environmental Leadership Program and currently sits on Raleigh City Council’s Environmental Advisory Board.

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