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92 slides from Eversource Energy (d/b/a)'s conference presentation, Jan 29, 2021

  1. Slide 1: Year 9/10 Small ZREC Tariff Informational Webinar

    Year 9/10 Small ZREC Tariff Informational Webinar January 29, 2021

  2. Slide 2: Program Overview

    Program Overview Christie Prescott, UI Laura Perbeck, Eversource 2

  3. Slide 3: Presentation Questions

    Presentation Questions • During presentation: Please submit questions via GoToWebinar o If they are generic, we will do our best to answer during the webinar o If they are project-specific, please use the email addresses below • If questions come up after the webinar: o Submit questions via email to

  4. Slide 4: Small ZREC Tariff is the Controlling Document

    Small ZREC Tariff is the Controlling Document In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of the Small ZREC Tariff or any part this presentation, the provisions of the Small ZREC Tariff are controlling. Applicants should review the Small ZREC Tariff and all associated documents, includi

  5. Slide 5: Procurement Process

    Procurement Process • Competitive Solicitation (RFP) – Year 9 (Complete) Project Type Size Annual Budget (both REC Price Cap companies combined) Large ZRECs ≥250 kW to 1,000 kW Approximately $1.33 M Max = $126/REC Medium ZRECs >100 kW < 250 kW Approximately $1.33 M Max = $126/REC LRECs Up to 2,000 k

  6. Slide 6: Procurement Process Continued

    Procurement Process Continued • Pursuant to Public Act 17-144, the overall LREC/ZREC budget consists only of ZREC statutory budgets ($6.4M for Eversource, $1.6M for UI) plus any applicable funds from terminated ZREC projects or ZREC projects that resulted in MAQ adjustments. Thus, the budget was div

  7. Slide 7: Small ZREC Eligibility

    Small ZREC Eligibility • If Billing Account/Site has/had an active contract as of 12/12/16 for a project that is not yet in-service, additional applications may not be submitted until that project goes in-service • Section 6(f) of Public Act 16-212 – “SHREC Program” o Any solar project located on a

  8. Slide 8: Year 7 Small ZREC Review

    Year 7 Small ZREC Review • Year 7 Small ZREC application window closed when Year 9/10 Small ZREC Rider and proposed year 9/10 Small ZREC price was submitted to PURA o Eversource: December 10, 2020 & UI: December 4, 2020 • Projects not selected in the Year 7 Small ZREC program will need to reapply if

  9. Slide 9: Year 9 RFP and Small ZREC Current Status

    Year 9 RFP and Small ZREC Current Status • UI: Year 9 RFP completed, approved by PURA on 1/22/21 • Eversource: Year 9 RFP completed, approved by PURA on 1/22/21 • Small ZREC prices have been filed with PURA (Weighted Average Medium ZREC price plus 10%) o Proposed UI Rate = $96.97/REC (pending PURA a

  10. Slide 10: Key Program Documents

    Key Program Documents • PURA’s April 4, 2012 Decision in Docket 11-12-06 • Solicitation Plan for LRECs and ZRECs • Public Act 16-212 (Section 6(f)) • Small ZREC Tariff* • Form of Service Agreement* • Terms & Conditions* *Specific to each Company 10

  11. Slide 11: Key Program Documents (Continued)

    Key Program Documents (Continued) • Rules and Process for Submitting Applications for Small ZREC Tariff • Question and Answer Document (updated periodically) • For UI: Guidelines and Instructions to fill out Application for Small ZREC Tariff o Please note process changes for UI: 1. A single PDF file

  12. Slide 12: Year 9/10 Small ZREC Budget

    Year 9/10 Small ZREC Budget In accordance with PURA’s December 14, 2020 Notice of Changes to Year 9 and Year 10 Small ZREC Program in Dkt. 19-06-36, the year 9 and year 10 small ZREC budgets will be combined Project Type Size Annual Budget REC Price Cap (both companies) Small ZREC Up to 100 Approx.

  13. Slide 13: Sample Calculation for an Eversource Customer

    Sample Calculation for an Eversource Customer • Example – 50 kW (AC) Solar Project for an Eversource Customer • Maximum Annual Quantity= o 50 kW (AC) * 8760 Hours * 16.9% Cap Factor * 1.05 / 1000 = 78 RECs • Maximum Annual Payments = o $93.18/REC * 78 RECs/year ~ $7,268 • Maximum Total Payments over

  14. Slide 14: Instructions for Application Submission and Contract Execution/Management

    Instructions for Application Submission and Contract Execution/Management Laura Perbeck, Eversource Aaron Dubauskas, Eversource 14

  15. Slide 15: Step 1: How to apply for the Small ZREC Tariff Program

    Step 1 How to apply for the Small ZREC Tariff Program 15

  16. Slide 16: Key Changes Applicable to Small ZREC Tariff

    Key Changes Applicable to Small ZREC Tariff • Pursuant to Public Act 16-212, projects that meet the Connecticut Green Bank criteria as a residential dwelling are not eligible for the LREC/ZREC program • Terminated projects are allowed to re-apply under certain circumstances • Participation in Forwar

  17. Slide 17: Residential Applicants

    Residential Applicants • PA 16-212 amended Section 2(f) of Public Act 15-194 as follows: “Any solar project located on a property that contains or will contain any residence of a customer of an electric distribution company that is determined to meet the Connecticut Green Bank criteria as a resident

  18. Slide 18: Residential Applicants

    Residential Applicants • Projects that are or will be Residential (Eversource rates 1, 5, 7, UI rates R, RT) must first apply to the CT Green Bank o Only projects that are determined to not meet the Green Bank’s criteria as a residential dwelling will be allowed to participate in the LREC/ZREC progr

  19. Slide 19: Residential Applicants

    Residential Applicants • CT Green Bank’s Residential Dwelling Criteria: o One to four family owner-occupied primary residence homes in United Illuminating (UI) or Eversource service territories. A primary residence is defined as the residence in which the owner resides for 183 days in a given calend

  20. Slide 20: CT Green Bank Incentive Application Denied Letter

    CT Green Bank “Incentive Application Denied” Letter • Must state that the reason for disqualification from RSIP program is because the project does not meet the residential dwelling criteria o Other disqualifying reasons will not suffice pursuant to the statutory language • Eversource: This document

  21. Slide 21: Sample Connecticut Green Bank denial letter

    CONNECTICUT GREEN BANK 845 Brook St. Rocky Hill, CT 06067 T: 860.563.0015 F: 860.563.4877 www.ctgreenbank.com Via Email {Date} {Name} {Address} {Installer Company Name} {Installer Address} Dear {Name} and {Installer Company Name}, The Residential Solar Incentive Application (RSIP) for the installati

  22. Slide 22: Terminated Projects Re-Applying

    Terminated Projects Re-Applying • See Section 3.3 of the Rules and Process for Submitting Applications for Small ZREC Tariff document for further guidance • If there is an existing LREC/ZREC Agreement that was in effect within 12 months prior to the submission of an additional Bid/Application, the a

  23. Slide 23: Participation in Forward Capacity Market

    Participation in Forward Capacity Market • The Companies’ bid portals now include a question regarding planned participation in the Forward Capacity Market (“FCM”) • Applicants must indicate whether they intend for submitted project to participate in ISO New England, Inc.’s Forward Capacity Market (

  24. Slide 24: Procedural Changes due to COVID-19

    Procedural Changes due to COVID-19 • The Companies will accept executed Service Agreements via email only • The Companies will accept Performance Assurance via ACH or Wire only 24

  25. Slide 25: Two 6-Month Extensions to Automatic Termination Date Now Available

    Two 6-Month Extensions to Automatic Termination Date Now Available • Section 13.3.3(b) o If you do not expect to achieve commercial operation within 12 months of the selected DTSD, you have the option to request a 6-month extension to the automatic termination provision o If you receive the first 6-

  26. Slide 26: 6-Month Extension Guidance

    6-Month Extension Guidance Delivery Term Automatic 1st 6-month Extension Request 2nd 6-month Extension Request and Start Date Termination and Additional Performance Additional Performance Assurance (Section 2.2) Date Assurance Due By 5pm on*: Due By 5pm on*: 10/01/2019 10/01/2020 Wednesday, Septembe

  27. Slide 27: Application Process

    Application Process • Complete & Submit Application Form Online o For Eversource: www.eversource.com → Save Money & Energy → Renewable Energy Credits → Small ZRECs o For UI: www.uinet.com → Suppliers and Partners (lower portion of the webpage)→ Power Procurement → Small ZREC Program • Certifications

  28. Slide 28: Application Certification Form

    Application Certification Form • Required for both companies, otherwise Application will be disqualified • 4 Page Certification Form o Page 1: Instructions o Page 2: Applicant’s signature – Applicant is defined as the individual or business submitting the Application o Page 3: Service Agreement Coun

  29. Slide 29: Applications – Eversource

    Applications – Eversource • Application is filled out online • Contains information needed for: o Submission verification o Completion of Service Agreement • Check and/or banking information is for payment for RECs under the Agreement only • Additional form(s) (i.e. Certifications, Affidavits, “Ince

  30. Slide 30: Applications - UI

    Applications - UI • Online Application Form (link on UI’s Small ZREC web page) • Additional form(s) must be uploaded as a single PDF file: o Application Certification Form (REQUIRED) • Includes site owner affidavit (REQUIRED) • Now requires listing site address on site owner’s affidavit and customer

  31. Slide 31: Selection Process

    Selection Process • First come, first served o Based on date/time of application submission o 2 week window: all applications receive same date/time stamp o Random selection with OCC if oversubscribed during 2 week window if applicable • Standby queue o If funding becomes available it will be alloca

  32. Slide 32: Step 2: How to Proceed if Your Application is Selected

    Step 2 How to Proceed if Your Application is Selected 32

  33. Slide 33: If Selected

    If Selected • Step 1a: Execute Service Agreement o Utility will send you a Service Agreement via email o Must return signed copy via email by the due date, with Delivery Term Start Date selected, or application is disqualified • Step 1b: Provide Performance Assurance o Performance Assurance due at t

  34. Slide 34: Sample Performance Assurance Calculation

    Sample Performance Assurance Calculation • Example Calculation Performance Assurance (PA) o Using 50 kW example from slide 13 • Small ZREC Performance Assurance = 5% of Max Annual Payment • Maximum Annual Payment * 5% = PA • $7,268.04 * 5% = $363.40 34

  35. Slide 35: Performance Assurance

    Performance Assurance • Both companies have detailed instructions for how to successfully provide Performance Assurance posted on their websites • Acceptable forms of Performance Assurance o Due to COVID-19, the Companies will accept Performance Assurance via ACH or Wire only o Cash in the form of a

  36. Slide 36: Step 3: Post-Execution Obligations

    Step 3 Post-Execution Obligations: How to get from a Service Agreement to Commercial Operation 36

  37. Slide 37: Prerequisites for REC Purchase

    Prerequisites for REC Purchase (Also refer to Article 4 of Service Agreement) • Complete and Sign the Certification Statement for REC Delivery Acceptance (includes items listed below) o In service no later than 1 year after selected Delivery Term Start Date (10/1/19, 1/1/20, 4/1/20, 7/1/20) o Interc

  38. Slide 38: CT Class I Qualification Approval from PURA

    CT Class I Qualification Approval from PURA • Section 5.1.5 of the T’s&C’s = it is the Seller’s sole obligation to obtain CT PURA Class I Qualification o CT PURA rules require you submit a separate application to PURA for CT Class I Qualification after your project receives a final approval to energ

  39. Slide 39: NEPOOL General Information System (GIS)

    NEPOOL General Information System (GIS) • Must set up GIS account or outsource GIS set up and maintenance • NEPOOL GIS Designates respective Buyer as the Third Party Meter Reader • Initiate Forward Certificate Transfer (FCT) of RECs o Must initiate for the full 15-year term of the Agreement based on

  40. Slide 40: Prerequisites for REC Purchase

    Prerequisites for REC Purchase • Warning – If seller does not complete these steps: o Loss of revenue o Contract may be terminated 40

  41. Slide 41: Project Size – ≤100 kW

    Project Size – ≤100 kW • Pursuant to Section 3.3.1 of the Terms and Conditions: o Any increase that results in a Facility size behind the REC Meter that exceeds the maximum limits for a small ZREC project allowable under the Small Class I Zero Emission Project Tariff shall result in immediate and au

  42. Slide 42: Step 4: Service Agreement Administration

    Step 4 Service Agreement Administration: The 15 year Delivery Term 42

  43. Slide 43: Service Agreement Administration

    Service Agreement Administration • 15 year Agreement o Same rate, annual payments vary based on number of RECs delivered • Companies will upload REC Meter Data • NEPOOL GIS REC transfers constitute delivery o Forward Certificate Transfer • Quarterly payments from Company to Seller on or before the l

  44. Slide 44: NEPOOL GIS

    NEPOOL GIS RECs Created Seller Utility Meter Reading Seller’s Account $ RECs via FCT Utility Utility’s LREC/ZREC Settlement & Account Verification 44

  45. Slide 45: NEPOOL GIS Transfer Schedule

    NEPOOL GIS Transfer Schedule • Transfer of RECs in GIS o From Seller’s account to the Utility’s LREC/ZREC account • Schedule of REC production, transfer and payment Energy Generation REC Meter Read RECs Created Payment Date Quarter Upload Deadline Date (assuming RECs have (Meter Data Uploaded been t

  46. Slide 46: Other Agreement Provisions

    Other Agreement Provisions • Assignment of the Agreement in accordance with Agreement Provisions is permitted o Please refer to Article 11 • Requires Notice to Buyer • Buyer has 30 days to review and approve/reject o Note: Forms change often, please always use forms available on our Websites • Exces

  47. Slide 47: Eversource REC Meter Reads

    Eversource REC Meter Reads • For Eversource customers, you may now register to view your REC meter reads online o If you would like to request to view REC meter reads for a given project, please return the completed Request to View REC Meter Reads form to lrec.zrec@eversource.com. o To view REC mete

  48. Slide 48: Eversource REC Meter Reads

    Eversource REC Meter Reads Click this arrow to view monthly reads 48

  49. Slide 49: Contact Email and Websites

    Contact Email and Websites o Please submit questions or requests to be added to our distribution lists: o Eversource = LREC.ZREC@eversource.com o UI = lrec.zrec@uinet.com o Please visit LREC/ZREC Websites at: o Eversource: www.eversource.com → Save Money & Energy → Renewable Energy Credits → Small Z

  50. Slide 50: Small ZREC webpage guide

    Click here to access Small ZREC page – at bottom of page you will see this: Look here for important documents including our Click here to Submit a Small ZREC Q&A Application 50

  51. Slide 51: UI Small ZREC Program

    UI Small ZREC Program Click here to Submit a Small ZREC Application 51

  52. Slide 52: Distributed Energy Resources Interconnection Process

    Distributed Energy Resources Interconnection Process James Cerkanowicz, Eversource 52

  53. Slide 53: Overview

    Overview • Eversource & UI follow the same process & technical guidelines with slight differences in implementation • Standard Guidelines & Agreements are approved by the Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) o Purpose of Guidelines and Standards • To safely and reliably interconnect distribute

  54. Slide 54: Interconnection Documents

    Interconnection Documents 54

  55. Slide 55: Applications

    EVERSSURCE Applications EVERS=URCE © PowerClerk Welcome, James Cerkanowicz | Log Out HOME — PROGRAM DESIGN ~ MIN ~ SETTINGS ~ SUPPORT CENTER a Interconnection Application Saved ¥ Customer Information Applicant Contractor/Installer > Information Type of Installation * @ @ New DG system with existing

  56. Slide 56: Applications

    An AVANGRID Company Applications Ul INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION Interconnection Customer (EDC Customer of ATEACHMEME ATTACHMENT I INTERCONNECTION REQUEST Customer of Record: Contact Person Faclity Address: ED Gay: State: Zig: ‘Telephone (Day): Evening): Fas E-Mail Address: Account Number: Meter Numb

  57. Slide 57: Three Application Tracks

    Three Application Tracks • Level 1/Simplified/Basic Process: Residential, single-phase, certified inverter based projects, < 20 kW • Level 2/Advanced/Fast Track Process: o Commercial projects and residential inverter based generation > 20 kW o All projects <= 2 MW that are not eligible for the simpl

  58. Slide 58: Key Attributes

    Key Attributes Process AC Initial Application Witness General Inter- Rating Technical Fee Test Liability Connection Screen Fee Insurance Agreement (Business Requirement Required? Days) Level 1 0-20 kw 15 $200 0 None No 1st Test Level 2 0-2 MW 15 $500 Cost $300,000 to Yes Based $2,000,000 Level 3 >2

  59. Slide 59: Level 1 Process

    Level 1 Process Submit Application Additional Items •Customer Signed Application, One line •Test Plan for battery operated inverters diagram, Site Plan, Inverter Data sheet (UI •Inspector Approval only), $200 Application Fee •Witness test (if required) •Install Net Meter (if applicable) APPLICATION

  60. Slide 60: Level 2 - Fast Track Process

    Level 2 - Fast Track Process Submit Application – Customer Signed Additional Deliverables – Executed Application, One Line diagram, Site Interconnection Agreement, Test Plan, Plan, Proof of Insurance, Inverter Data Inspector’s Approval, Witness Test, Net sheet (UI only), $500 Application Fee Meter I

  61. Slide 61: Level 2 Study and Level 3 Process

    Level 2 Study and Level 3 Process Submit Application – Customer Additional Deliverables – Executed Signed Application, One Line diagram, Interconnection Agreement, Test Plan, Site Plan, Proof of Insurance, Inspector’s Approval, Witness Test, Net Generator Data Sheet, $1,000 Meter Installation Applic

  62. Slide 62: Keys to a Successful Interconnection

    Keys to a Successful Interconnection Typical for Behind the Meter Connections • Current & accurate customer account information • Submission of application fee • Return of customer signed application form • Line diagram that: o accurately depicts existing or proposed meter & service configuration o

  63. Slide 63: Keys to a Successful Interconnection

    Keys to a Successful Interconnection Typical for Large Scale Systems on New Service • All other items on previous slide, plus: • Utilize hosting capacity maps prior to submission • New service design that meets utility’s standards • Accurate depiction of proposed path for new service • Timely signat

  64. Slide 64: Interconnection Documents needed for REC Program

    Interconnection Documents needed for REC Program For Acceptance of REC Delivery Applications Behind New Service • Receipt of Application Email (required for new services only) For REC Delivery Acceptance of an Executed REC Contract • Fully executed Interconnection Agreement (signed by all parties) •

  65. Slide 65: Additional resources and guidance for a successful interconnection

    Additional resources and guidance for a successful interconnection Eversource DER website: www.eversource.com/content/ct-c/about/about-us/doing- business-with-us/builders- contractors/interconnections/connecticut-application-to- connect UI Distributed Generation website: www.uninet.com, under “Smart

  66. Slide 66: Thank You !

    Thank You ! James Cerkanowicz- Eversource DER Interconnections Team james.cerkanowicz@eversource.com 66

  67. Slide 67: LREC/ZREC Metering Requirements

    LREC/ZREC Metering Requirements Gregory M. Pivin, Eversource Christie Prescott, UI 67

  68. Slide 68: Eversource REC Metering Topics of Discussion

    Eversource REC Metering Topics of Discussion • Contact information • Approved REC meter table • Self-contained REC metering circuits • Instrument transformer rated rec metering circuits • Interval Recording Meters • REC validation form 68

  69. Slide 69: Eversource REC Metering Information

    Eversource REC Metering Information • REC metering info: MPREC Document is located on the Resources and Administration portion of Eversource LREC/ZREC Webpage • Questions: meterengineering@eversource.Com 69

  70. Slide 70: Eversource Approved REC Meter Types

    Eversource Approved REC Meter Types COMMUNICATIONS FORM METER TYPE CLASS TYPE GROUP A ERT meter w/ 2S, 12S, 16S 20/200/320 Monthly read ERT REGISTER READS 2S, 4S*, INTERVAL 5/35S*,9S*, 20/200/320 CELLULAR Interval Recording RECORDING is required for IT- 12S, 16S rated services Required, if there 5/2

  71. Slide 71: Eversource Self Contained Single & Three Phase

    Eversource Self Contained Single & Three Phase Circuit description and overview: • Single phase, 120 / 240 volt (form 2s, 3 wire, class 200 & 320, 4 terminal meter socket) • Three phase, 120 / 208 volts or 277 / 480 volts (form 16s, 4 wire wye, class 200 & 320, 7 terminal meter socket). • Contact Ev

  72. Slide 72: Eversource Self Contained Single & Three Phase

    Eversource Self Contained Single & Three Phase Wiring the Meter Socket From Utility 120/240v Utility PV Generation and the Utility Storage meters must 400a or less svc be wired Utility with Utility feed to the top of the Meter socket; Service Meter (Net/ Bidirectional) Solar panels/Inverter to the b

  73. Slide 73: Eversource Instrument Rated Single & Three Phase

    Eversource Instrument Rated Single & Three Phase Circuit description and overview: ▪ Single phase, 120 / 240 volt (form 4s, 3 wire, class 20) ▪ Three phase, 120 / 208 volts or 277 / 480 volts (form 9s, 4 wire wye) or (form 5s, 3 wire delta) ▪ Voltage transformers required for all 277 / 480 volt circ

  74. Slide 74: Interval Recording Metering

    Interval Recording Metering ▪ Customers are required to have interval recording meters underneath the following conditions ▪ (1) systems utilizing natural gas ▪ (2) systems that exceed 320 amps ▪ Circuit designs are defined by the output of the generation. ▪ REC meters are prefeed to be located at h

  75. Slide 75: Eversource Validation Requirements

    Eversource Validation Requirements ▪ AFTER THE REC METER IS INSTALLED AND THE SYSTEM IS ON-LINE AND GENERATING, THE PROJECT REP MUST SEND AN EMAIL TO meterengineering@eversource.Com ▪ The email subject header must include the following information related to the project: – Name – Address – Contract

  76. Slide 76: THANK YOU !

    THANK YOU ! 76

  77. Slide 77: UI Metering Requirements

    UI Metering Requirements • All installations must follow the “UI Guidebook of Requirements for Electric Service”. • All installations must follow the “Guidelines for Interconnection”. • Installations shall meet published requirements for accessibility and location. • Multiple provisions/cabinets may

  78. Slide 78: UI Cost Responsibilities

    UI Cost Responsibilities • UI will own, install, read and maintain all meters and metering transformers within its service territory. • Program participants, at their cost, will provide approved meter provisions and, if needed, instrument transformer cabinets. • Seller’s electrician is responsible f

  79. Slide 79: UI Metering Information

    UI Metering Information • LREC/ZREC meters will be located after any inverters and before any load • Power storage equipment (battery bank and charger) must be located between the generator and the inverter • Installations with power storage equipment will be net energy measured • Revenue meter data

  80. Slide 80: Thank You

    Thank You • Submit questions after the webinar to the Companies via email: o LREC.ZREC@eversource.com o LREC.ZREC@uinet.com • Key Documents: o Eversource Small ZREC Tariff o UI Small ZREC Tariff (coming soon) o Service Agreement and Terms and Conditions are available under “Key Documents” on Eversou

  81. Slide 81: ATTENTION:

    ATTENTION: • The following slides regarding Rates and Riders for Customers with Distributed Generation are included below for your information only, and will not be discussed during today’s presentation as the appropriate parties were not available to speak to them • All questions regarding Net Mete

  82. Slide 82: Rates and Riders for Customers with Distributed Generation

    Rates and Riders for Customers with Distributed Generation (Net Metering/Virtual Net Metering) 82

  83. Slide 83: Electric Service Rates and Riders

    Electric Service Rates and Riders • Electric distribution company customers hosting a distributed generation (DG) project receive electric service under an applicable general service rate and may be eligible for a number of rate options: o Net Energy Billing o Distributed Generation Rider o Virtual

  84. Slide 84: Net Energy Billing ("Net Metering")

    Net Energy Billing (“Net Metering”) • Two Net Energy Billing Riders o Qualifying Facilities and Non-Class I Renewable Resources o Class I Renewable Energy and Hydropower Resources o Customers with Class I renewable energy or hydropower resources • Up to 2,000 kW nameplate capacity • Billing based up

  85. Slide 85: Net Energy Billing (continued)

    Net Energy Billing (continued) o Customers with Class I renewable energy or hydropower resources (continued) Additional Details: o Annual Banking and Credits • Two annual banking periods: April to March and October to September (added in Docket No. 15-09-03) • At the end of each annual period (custo

  86. Slide 86: Net Energy Billing (continued)

    Net Energy Billing (continued) o Qualifying Facilities and Non-Class I Renewable Resources • Nameplate capacity of up to o 50 kW Qualifying Facilities o 500 kW Non-class I Renewable Resources • Billing based upon customer’s electric service tariff • Net energy billing performed and credit applied fo

  87. Slide 87: Distributed Generation Riders

    Distributed Generation Riders Electric DG Rider • Applicable to customers who receive electric service under a firm service rate that includes a distribution demand ratchet • Subject to enrollment and qualification requirements • Provides for waiver of the distribution demand ratchet • Applicable ra

  88. Slide 88: Virtual Net Metering (VNM)

    Virtual Net Metering (VNM) • VNM rider is available to Agricultural, Municipal and State of Connecticut customers • A number of changes to the program have occurred since inception o Final Decision under Docket No. 13-08-14 issued July 21, 2014 • Program specifications o Final Decision under Docket

  89. Slide 89: Virtual Net Metering Program Features and Implementation

    Virtual Net Metering Program Features and Implementation • Annual VNM Credits o The maximum, aggregated annual compensation to all customers under the VNM program is $2 million for UI and $8 million for Eversource o Additional allocation of $6 million ($1.2 UI, $4.8 Eversource) available for Municip

  90. Slide 90: Virtual Net Metering Program Features and Implementation (Continued)

    Virtual Net Metering Program Features and Implementation (Continued) • VNM Facilities up to 3 MW Class I (all) or Class III (Municipal & State) o Municipal or State Customer Hosts fully own, lease or be under L-T contractual arrangement for receipt of power from VNM facility o Agricultural Customer

  91. Slide 91: Power Purchase Rates

    Power Purchase Rates • Available to any self-generation facility not under long-term electric purchase agreement • Purchase of electricity delivered to EDC • Energy (kWh) only • Pricing based on ISO-NE CT Zone Real-Time LMP • Applicable rate schedules: o Eversource: Rate 980 o UI: Power purchased at

  92. Slide 92: Questions?

    Questions? For Rates, Net Metering, Virtual Net Metering Questions, please contact: • Eversource: james.mierzejewski@eversource.com • UI: mark.colca@uinet.com 92

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