AC2717,
The NH PUC controls the export rate for the public utilities (Eversource, Unitil, & Liberty). The NHEC is member owned and is not subject to the PUC rulings.
The Co-op current credits the excess solar energy exports at about 75 cents on the dollar, retaining 25 cents to cover the logistical costs of their facilities, power lines, and personnel.
The public utilities currently net meter at a dollar for dollar rate,
but this will be changing September 1st. As of that date they will be instituting a discounted net metering schedule similar to the NHEC's.
Anyone that is already has a renewable energy interconnect agreement in place on file with their utility will be grandfathered at the 1 for 1 rate until year 2040. This is a significant financial advantage and there is still a week in which to lock into it. An installation does not need to be in place, but the system details much be figured and a contract drawn up so the solar installer can file the interconnect agreement. As you can imagine, I'll be working right through the weekend... We are out about 6 weeks in our installation schedule, so there will still be time for the last minute Charlies to think things through thoroughly and cancel their contract if need be. That being said, I've yet to have anyone do that
