DPU regulations limit net metering to a single facility per parcel of land, interconnected with the electric distribution system at a single point, behind a single meter. In DPU 17-22-A, the DPU approved 2 blanket exceptions, which allow for more than one net metering facility per parcel of land, if the applicants meet specific criteria.

The Rooftop Cap Exempt Blanket Exception has been discontinued per the Department’s order in DPU 23-20. The Multiple Technologies Blanket Exception is still active, and participants participants can still apply for a net metering multiple technologies blanket exception.

Additionally, DPU 23-20 also implemented regulations for the Statutory Exceptions to the Single Parcel Rule laid out in the 2022’s “An Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind.”

These Statutory Exceptions provide specific instances in which Host Customers can submit a Self-Certification Form to certify their eligibility apply for an exception to enable multiple facilities on a single parcel to net meter.

System Features

• Net metering Host Customers (i.e., the utility’s customer of record) or their representative must submit a Self-Certification Form which demonstrates their eligibility for one or more of the exceptions..
• Host Customers applying Statutory Exceptions which require demonstration that the Host Customer or property owner is a public entity will need a DPU Public Entity ID to submit a Self-Certification Form.
• Once submitted to the Reviewer, the review process frequently lasts from 10 to 15 business days. If information is missing or if additional information is required, the Reviewer will reach out to the Point of Contact within the 15-day review period at which point the Point of Contact will have up to 15 days to respond with the requested information. After a determination of accepted or denied is made, a notice will be sent to the Point of Contact and Host Customer(s) associated with the Form.

Help & Guidance

The materials posted here are intended to help users understand what is required to submit a Self-Certification Form to obtain a Statutory Exception. If additional guidance is needed, please contact Help@MassACA.org or call the MassACA Helpline at (877) 357-9030 during business hours.
 

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