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SD 2443

An Act relative to energy generation payments

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jake Oliveira

SD 2443 - An Act relative to energy generation payments OverviewBill Number: SD 2443 Title: An Act relative to energy generation paymentsStatus: Proposed billIntroduced: November

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Bill Summary · SD 2443

SD 2443 - An Act relative to energy generation payments

Overview

Bill Number: SD 2443
Title: An Act relative to energy generation payments
Status: Proposed bill
Introduced: November 29, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of this bill is to establish a new system for compensating owners of small-scale renewable energy generation facilities, such as rooftop solar panels. The legislation aims to incentivize further investment and expansion of distributed renewable energy sources across the state.

Key Provisions

  • Requires electric utilities to offer a "net metering" program that credits customers for excess electricity they generate and send back to the grid
  • Sets the net metering credit rate at 80% of the utility's retail electricity rate, up from the current 60% rate
  • Expands eligibility for net metering to include facilities up to 5 megawatts in capacity, an increase from the current 2 megawatt limit
  • Mandates that utilities offer a one-time upfront payment option, in addition to monthly bill credits, for customers installing new renewable energy systems
  • Directs the state's public utilities commission to establish a standardized process for interconnecting small-scale renewable facilities to the grid

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill would primarily impact:

  • Owners of residential, commercial, and small-scale renewable energy generation facilities, who would receive higher compensation for their excess electricity production
  • Electric utility companies, who would be required to offer more generous net metering programs and interconnection processes
  • Ratepayers, who may see slight increases in electricity rates to cover the higher net metering costs, but would benefit from greater renewable energy development

The increased incentives are expected to spur more investment in rooftop solar, small wind turbines, and other distributed renewable energy sources across the state.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

SD 2443 was introduced in the state legislature on November 29, 2025 and has been referred to the Joint Committee on Energy and Utilities for initial consideration. The committee is expected to hold public hearings on the bill in the coming months before deciding whether to advance it for a full floor vote. If passed by the legislature, the bill would then go to the governor for signature into law. The new net metering and interconnection policies would likely take effect 6-12 months after enactment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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