Relating generally to jurisdiction of PSC

SB 895 amends West Virginia law to change the definition of "solar photovoltaic energy facility" to "on-site energy facility" within Public Service Commission (PSC) jurisdiction rules. It sets specific requirements for power purchase agreements (PPAs) between public entities (like schools or municipalities) and customers, including size limits (25kW for residential, 1,000kW for commercial), a 3% annual cap on aggregate PPA capacity relative to utility demand, and a requirement that PPA rates be lower than the utility’s rates. The bill also restricts PPA terms to five years, mandates clear font for agreements, and requires utilities to notify customers within 30 days if capacity limits are reached. These provisions directly affect utilities, public entities entering PPAs, and customers installing small-scale on-site energy systems.