Natural Resources
December 11, 2014
Supporting the Diversification of Renewable Energy Sources
Net Metering Report Available on the Provincial Government’s Website
The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced that Navigant Consulting Limited’s final report on net metering has now been released. The report is available on the Provincial Government’s website.
“The Provincial Government, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Newfoundland Power have reviewed the report to inform the development of a net metering policy for Newfoundland and Labrador. It is important that any net metering policy put in place involve input from the provincial energy regulator and industry stakeholders, and provides value while protecting ratepayers. Officials with my department will now meet with the Public Utilities Board and industry stakeholders including Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association over the coming weeks to discuss the outcomes in the report and the framework of a net metering policy.”
- The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources
The Provincial Government selected Navigant Consulting Limited to research relevant standard industry practices and provide guidance on developing a net metering policy which will offer customers with an option to displace their electricity requirements with their own renewable energy sources.
The report is available at //www.nr.gov.nl.ca/nr/energy/electricity/index.html.
QUICK FACTS
- The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced that Navigant Consulting Limited’s final report on net metering has now been released. The report is available at //www.nr.gov.nl.ca/nr/energy/electricity/index.html.
- The Provincial Government selected Navigant Consulting Limited to research relevant standard industry practices and provide guidance on developing a net metering policy which will provide customers with an option to displace their electricity requirements with their own renewable energy sources.
- Officials with the Department of Natural Resources will now meet with the Public Utilities Board and industry stakeholders including Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association over the coming weeks to discuss the outcomes in the report and next steps.
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Media contact:
| Diana Quinton Director of Communications Department of Natural Resources 709-729-5282, 631-8155 dianaquinton@gov.nl.ca |
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