ERC revises parts of net metering rules

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has revised provisions in its net metering rules to encourage more people to participate in a program that allows electricity end-users to supply to the grid.

The revisions came after the regulator issued a resolution clarifying certain provisions in the rules after several industry stakeholders raised issues over the definition of good credit standing; who should shoulder the cost of installing a renewable energy certificate (REC) meter and the wiring cost; where the REC meter should be installed; and under whose ownership should the meter or meters belong to.