However, the utility is again proposing to create a separate rate class for its rooftop solar customers. In its announcement, EPE claims the new structure would “reflect the unique service characteristics and cost of service for this group of customers” and include a new monthly demand charge “to recover the cost of grid-related services.”
According to an EPE fact sheet on its website, the proposed solar provisions would increase a residential solar customer’s monthly bill by $14.09, on average. The utility says it has also proposed “identical” rate structure changes for small commercial customers with rooftop solar.
Here is the link to the article: http://solarindustrymag.com/el-paso-electric-targets-rooftop-solar-customers-again?utm_medium=email&utm_source=LNH+02-17-2017&utm_campaign=SI+Latest+News+Headlines
Just watch - Maryland utilities will also uncork a whole new rate classification - and - rate hikes - especially with the legislature's override of Hogans Veto on the accellerated Maryland Renewable Portfolio Standards, and, with the advent of the Community Solar act - HB-1087.
Unfortunately - that's just the way it works here in Maryland.
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