Articles tagged as: net metering
April 25, 2022
With so much support, who wants to phase out rooftop solar incentives? Answer: Indiana utilities
Indiana utilities have more influence on politics in the state than you might imagine. Net metering for rooftop solar -- which will be phased down this year -- is a good example.
Read MoreJuly 8, 2021
Want Solar Panels? Advocates Say Install Them Before Higher Net Metering Rates Disappear
Hoosiers who want solar panels on their home only have a year to install them to get the best return on their investment. Higher net metering rates are set to expire by July 2022.
Read MoreMay 11, 2021
OUCC, Solar Advocates Want The State To Deny CenterPoint's Reimbursement Request
The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor and six other groups want Indiana to deny CenterPoint Energy's request to give people with solar panels fewer credits for energy they deliver to the grid.
Read MoreFebruary 5, 2021
Solar Advocates Hope Indiana Will Extend Higher Net Metering Rates Before They Expire
Four years ago, Indiana passed a law to slowly decrease the amount solar customers get for energy they generate -- from the higher retail rate to the lower wholesale rate.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2019
Bill To Bring Back Net Metering Unlikely To Get A Hearing
Right now, the power to bring back those higher net metering rates is in the hands of the Senate utilities committee - and its chair, Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis). He says he has decided the bill will not get a hearing.
Read MoreJune 7, 2018
Unaffected By State Net Metering Laws, Cities Look To Change Theirs
The city of Richmond is considering paying solar customers with excess power the lower wholesale rate plus 25 percent, rather than the higher retail rate.
Read MoreMay 2, 2017
Holcomb Signs Net Metering Bill
Gov. Eric Holcomb says the bill ensures Hoosiers currently participating in the program aren't affected for decades.
Read MoreApril 10, 2017
Net Metering Bill Moves To Governor's Desk For Final Approval
The Senate gave final approval to the bill with a 37-11 vote.
Read MoreApril 5, 2017
As Both Sides Defend Solar, Divisive Net Metering Bill Advances
SB 309 passed the House 56-43. It now needs approval from the Senate.
Read MoreApril 4, 2017
Net Metering Bill Passes House
The House passed SB 309 by a vote of 56-43, despite intense public opposition.
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