Establish community energy program and pilot program
What changed between versions
Added detailed definitions for key terms including 'community energy facility,' 'subscriber,' 'distressed site,' 'bill credit,' and 'net crediting' to clarify program requirements and eligibility.
Established a community energy pilot program with 1,500 megawatts of capacity, requiring certification of 250 megawatts annually until 1,000 megawatts are certified, with additional 500 megawarts reserved for distressed sites and rooftops.
Removed section 519.216 which previously required township trustees to adopt resolutions prohibiting or limiting community energy facility construction within 90 days of public meetings.
Added eligibility criteria requiring community energy facilities to have at least three subscribers, no single subscriber holding more than 60% interest, and at least 40% of capacity subscribed by customers with 40 kilowatts or less.
Created bill credits for subscribers equal to the utility's retail rate minus base distribution charges, and established a net crediting program where utilities remit subscription fees to community energy organizations.
Added requirements for the public utilities commission to adopt rules within 12 months, establish a stakeholder working group, and conduct reviews 48 months after rules are promulgated.
Added consumer protections including prohibiting upfront sign-on fees, preventing early termination charges, allowing subscription transferability, and protecting against removal from customer classes due to subscriptions.
Added requirements for interconnection standards, decommissioning procedures with financial assurance bonds, and provisions for handling unsubscribed electricity credits.
