New Program for Commercial Net Metering

Source: | · NOVA SCOTIA · | November 1, 2022

Source: pvbuzz.com

A new commercial net-metering program will let Nova Scotia businesses generate more electricity from renewable sources like solar power.

“In the spring, our legislation cleared the way for homeowners to go green and lower their energy bills without any extra charges,” said Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables. “Now, regulations are in place to create a new commercial net-metering program that will help businesses pay less for power, support our green economy and take us another step closer to achieving our climate change goals.”

Amendments to the Renewable Electricity Regulations establish the framework for the new program, to be administered by Nova Scotia Power.

Most businesses, including licensed aquaculture operations and registered farms and wineries, will be allowed installations capable of generating up to 1,000 kilowatts, though most will not need that much capacity. The maximum in the previous program was 100 kilowatts.

In the small general customer class, most businesses, such as many retail stores and restaurants, will have a limit of 200 kilowatts. Their electricity needs are typically much lower than those of other businesses.

Installations should be sized to meet needs. Businesses will need to work within their electrical capacity and their available space, typically on roofs.