Pa. Adopts Final Order Limiting Solar RPS Eligibility To In-State Resources
April 20,2018
The Pennsylvania PUC voted to adopt a final order to implement Act 40 of 2017 and limit resources which qualify as Tier I solar Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards (AEPS) to in-state facilities
The PUC's order will enable some out-of-state facilities -- specifically facilities already certified as AEPS Tier 1 Solar Photovoltaic and having contracts with a Pennsylvania utility, supplier, load serving entity, electric or municipal cooperative for the sale of solar credits -- to maintain certification until those contracts expire. Additionally, any out-of-state Tier 1 solar credit generated before Oct. 30, 2017, retains its Tier 1 solar attribute for the banking life span enumerated in the AEPS.
See a PUC news release and motion for the PUC Chairman (linked in news release) for more details