H.R. 729 · 110th Congress
Home Energy Generation Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jay Inslee
- Introduced
- 2007-01-30
- Latest action
- 2007-02-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Summary
Home Energy Generation Act - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require each state regulatory authority and nonregulated electric utility to conduct a hearing, and on the basis of such hearing, adopt a net metering standard.
Requires retail electric suppliers to offer to arrange to make net metering available to retail customers on a first-come-first-served basis.
Prescribes implementation requirements regarding: (1) net energy measurement; (2) billing practices; (3) ownership of credits; (4) safety and performance standards; (5) interconnection and model standards; and (6) consumer friendly contracts.