How to characterize net metering for rooftop solar power was the subject of a debate at the Energy Bar Association’s (EBA) Mid-Year Energy Forum last week.

The Maine PUC proposed a 15-year phase-out of net metering for current rooftop solar systems and a 10-year limit for new systems.

Present and former regulators debated the costs and benefits of rooftop solar and the pros and cons of net metering at the NARUC Summer Meetings.

New York utilities and three solar companies proposed a business model that they said would replace net metering and address cost-shifting concerns.

Massachusetts lawmakers approved a compromise bill that raises the net metering cap for solar energy systems.

New York utilities challenged an order by regulators to temporarily remove the 6% cap on net metered solar-powered systems.

The New York PSC temporarily lifted caps on the amount of net-metered solar energy that can be permitted on a utility system.

Speakers at the Northeast Energy and Commerce Association’s meeting discussed the future of the Northern Pass project and net metered generation.

New York regulators began to sketch out the details of their ambitious Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) initiative.

Electric retailers have made progress in moving away from the cutthroat price competition that shaved margins, but restrictions on billing and metering continue to be challenges.