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HR 5464119th CongressIn Committee
Net Metering Protection Act
Introduced: Sep 18, 2025
Sponsor: Rescom. Hernández, Pablo [D-PR-At Large] (D-Puerto Rico)
Environment & ClimateInfrastructure
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Net Metering Protection Act is a bill designed to protect state-level net metering programs from federal interference. Net metering allows customers who generate their own electricity (typically through solar panels) to receive credit for excess power they send back to the grid. This bill specifically prevents any congressionally established federal entity from blocking states or non-regulated utilities from implementing or enforcing net metering service standards if they determine such standards are appropriate. The legislation reinforces state authority over net metering policies by creating a clear prohibition against federal obstruction.
Key Points
- 1Prohibits any commission, board, or federal entity established by Congress from blocking state implementation of net metering standards
- 2Applies to both state regulatory authorities and nonregulated electric utilities that choose to adopt net metering programs
- 3References the net metering standard established under section 111(d)(11) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978
- 4Gives states and utilities the final say on whether net metering is "appropriate" for their jurisdiction
- 5Uses the phrase "notwithstanding any other provision of law," indicating this bill would override conflicting federal regulations
Impact Areas
Renewable Energy Customers: Homeowners and businesses with solar panels or other distributed generation systems would have more secure access to net metering programsState Energy Regulators: State public utility commissions would have protected authority to design and implement net metering policies without federal interferenceElectric Utilities: Both regulated and non-regulated utilities would maintain flexibility in adopting net metering programs based on state decisionsFederal Regulatory Agencies: Federal entities like FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) would be explicitly restricted from preventing state net metering policies
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