Oklahoma Incentives/Policies for Renewable Energy |
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Last DSIRE Review: 05/04/2012
Program Overview:
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Oklahoma |
| Incentive Type: |
Net Metering |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, Municipal Solid Waste, CHP/Cogeneration, Small Hydroelectric |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Commercial, Industrial, Residential, General Public/Consumer |
| Applicable Utilities: | Investor-owned utilities, regulated electric cooperatives
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| System Capacity Limit: | 100 kW or 25,000 kWh/year (whichever is less)
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| Aggregate Capacity Limit: | No limit specified
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| Net Excess Generation: | Credited to customer's next bill or granted to utility monthly (varies by utility)
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| REC Ownership: | Not addressed
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| Meter Aggregation: | Not addressed
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Authority 1:
Date Enacted:
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O.A.C. ยง 165:40-9
5/23/1988
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Summary:
Net metering has been available in Oklahoma since 1988 under Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) Order 326195. The OCC's rules require investor-owned utilities and electric cooperatives under the commission's jurisdiction* to file net-metering tariffs for customer-owned renewable-energy systems and combined-heat-and-power (CHP) facilities up to 100 kilowatts (kW) in capacity. Net metering is available to all customer classes. There is no limit on the amount of aggregate net-metered capacity.
Utilities are not allowed to impose extra charges for customers signed up for net metering, nor are they allowed to require new liability insurance as a condition for interconnection. Utilities are also not required to purchase net excess generation (NEG) from customers. However, a customer may request that the utility purchase NEG. If the utility agrees, then NEG will be purchased at the utility's avoided-cost rate.
Systems must be installed and maintained in compliance with the National Electric Code (NEC). An external disconnect switch is required.
* Click here for a list of cooperative utilities exempt from OCC regulation. |
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