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Vermont Public Utility Commission Issues Order on Solar Net-Metered Electric Power Systems

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The Vermont Public Utility Commission has issued an order regarding two solar net-metered electric power system applications filed by White Rock Farm LLC in Bennington, Vermont. The commission has determined that the two facilities, being located at the same service address, are presumed to be a single plant, and the applicant is directed to consolidate its registrations by withdrawing one case and filing an amendment to the other.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Vermont Public Utility Commission issued an order on March 26, 2021, regarding two solar net-metered electric power system applications filed by White Rock Farm LLC in Bennington, Vermont.
  • The commission presumed that the two facilities, being located at the same service address, are a single plant, citing Commission Rule 5.100.
  • The Applicant agreed to cover the cost of the distribution transformer upgrade, as requested by Green Mountain Power Corporation.
  • The commission found no practical consequences for the Applicant in determining whether the two facilities are a single plant or separate plants, and therefore declined to rule on the request.
  • The Applicant is directed to consolidate its registrations by withdrawing Case No. 21-0662-NMR and filing an amendment to Case No. 21-0687-NMR.
  • The consolidated registration, if approved, will still be eligible to receive net-metering rates and adjustors based on the February 1, 2021, filing date.

Statistics:

  • The two facilities have a cumulative capacity of 19.8 kW.
  • The ground-mounted capacity is 15 kW.
  • The roof-mounted facility has a capacity of 4.8 kW.
  • The commission has not been able to identify a reason why the Applicant wishes these facilities to be considered separate plants.
  • The Applicant has the option to file a motion for reconsideration within 28 days of today's Order.

Sources:

  • Vermont Public Utility Commission Case No. 21-0662-NMR
  • Vermont Public Utility Commission Case No. 21-0687-NMR
  • Vt. R. Civ. Pro. 1
  • Application of Teresem Movement Foundation for a certificate of public good for a 15.0 kW solar net-metered electric power system in Bristol, Vermont, Case No. 19-2512-NMR, Order of 12/19/19.

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