DPU regulations limit net metering to a single facility per parcel of land, interconnected with the electric distribution system at a single point, behind a single meter.

In response to the Statutory Exceptions to the Single Parcel Rule laid out in the 2022 legislation, “An Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind,” the Department implemented regulations (D.P.U 23-20) which provide specific instances in which Host Customers can submit a Self-Certification Form to certify their eligibility apply for an exception to enable multiple facilities on a single parcel to net meter.

• Net metering Host Customers (i.e., the utility’s customer of record) or their representative may submit a Self-Certification Form which demonstrates their eligibility for one or more of the exceptions.
• Host Customers may indicate that they are eligible for multiple Exceptions, as long as all Facilities on the Form meet the requirements for all Exceptions sought.
  • Host Customers seeking Statutory Exceptions which require demonstration that the Host Customer or property owner is a public entity will need a DPU Public Entity ID to submit a Self-Certification Form.
• There is a non-refundable fee of $750. Multiple facilities on the same parcel may apply using a single Form, allowing Host Customers the opportunity to share the cost of the fee. So long as each Host Customer completes the certifications, acknowledgements, and signature sections of the Form, a single Form containing multiple facilities on the same parcel belonging to multiple Host Customers shall be a valid means to claim a Statutory Exception.
• Once submitted to the Reviewer, the review process may take up to 15 business days. If information is missing or if additional information is required, the Reviewer will reach out to the Point of Contact within the 15-day review period at which point the Point of Contact will have up to 15 days to respond with the requested information. After a determination is made, a notice will be sent via email to the Point of Contact and Host Customer(s) associated with the Form.

Multiple Technologies Blanket Exception

• Additionally, in D.P.U. 17-22-A, the DPU approved 2 blanket exceptions, which allow for more than one net metering facility per parcel of land, if the applicants meet specific criteria.
• The Rooftop Cap Exempt Blanket Exception has been discontinued per the Department’s order in D.P.U. 23-20. However, the Multiple Technologies Blanket Exception is still active, and participants can still apply for a net metering multiple technologies blanket exception.