In case there are some NH grid tied solar folks on this site, be aware that Eversource is charging an apparently illegal solar consumption tax on folks who have grid tied systems. They are basically taxing any power supplied back from the grid even though the system owner has a surplus. Do note the actual tax is minimal, this is more matter or principle. This is also double taxation as they are taxing me once for this power and then taxing others for the same power when they sell my power to some other ratepayer.
A simple example, I generate 10 KWh during the day and send that into the grid, to keep it simple, I use no power during that period. I then use the 10 KWh I have banked back to the grid that night. I therefore have purchased no net power. Previously, I would pay no electric consumption tax with a standard net meter. With the new multichannel meters, Eversource keep track of power in versus power out on two separate channels and then charges a tax on all power supplied from the grid. When I called Eversource they told me its not their fault they are just applying state law and complain to the PUC which is wrong.
I have more info on why this is in violation of the state net metering law and the associated regulations, if you are NH send me a PM. I am trying to build up a list of at least several folks who want to file similar complaints to the PUC to get this corrected.
A simple example, I generate 10 KWh during the day and send that into the grid, to keep it simple, I use no power during that period. I then use the 10 KWh I have banked back to the grid that night. I therefore have purchased no net power. Previously, I would pay no electric consumption tax with a standard net meter. With the new multichannel meters, Eversource keep track of power in versus power out on two separate channels and then charges a tax on all power supplied from the grid. When I called Eversource they told me its not their fault they are just applying state law and complain to the PUC which is wrong.
I have more info on why this is in violation of the state net metering law and the associated regulations, if you are NH send me a PM. I am trying to build up a list of at least several folks who want to file similar complaints to the PUC to get this corrected.
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