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33.1  Qualifications: All Net-Metering Facilities shall meet the qualifications set forth in ORS 757.300 and shall:

  • A. Generate electrical power using solar, wind, fuel cell, hydroelectric, or other form of renewable generation source that qualifies under ORS 757.300;
  • B. Be located on the customer-generator's premises;
  • C. Meet the interconnection requirements specified by the PUD; and
  • D. Be intended primarily to offset part or all of the customer-generator's own electrical requirements.

33.2  The PUD may enter into a Net Metering Interconnection Agreement with a Customer who owns and operates a Net Metering Facility with a generating nameplate capacity of not more than specified in Rate Schedule 97. The Customer must sign and comply with the terms and conditions of a PUD Net Metering Interconnection Agreement.

33.3  The Customer shall be responsible for the design, installation, and operation of the Net Metering Facility, including engineering, design, permits, installation, and wiring. The Customer shall also be responsible for the costs of meeting the PUD’s interconnection requirements as outlined in the Net Metering and Interconnection Agreement.

33.4  The Customer shall not operate the Net Metering Facility until they receive written approval from the PUD.

33.5  The Customer shall repair and maintain the Net Metering Facility in a safe operating condition consistent with all federal, state, and local laws. The PUD may disconnect the Net Metering Facility at any time if the PUD determines that the Net Metering Facility may adversely affect the health and safety of PUD Employees and others or the reliability and power quality of the PUD’s electric system.

33.6  The PUD may limit the cumulative generating capacity of all Net Metering systems to 0.5% of its historic single-hour peak load.

33.7  The PUD shall install net metering equipment that is capable of registering the flow of electricity in each direction at the sole expense of the PUD.

33.8  The PUD shall not be liable, whether directly or indirectly, for the design, construction, interconnection, operation, performance, repair, replacement, or maintenance of any Net-Metering Facility, or for the acts or omissions of the customer-generator that cause loss or injury, including death, to any third party.

33.9  The PUD will charge and credit Net Metering Customers consistent with ORS 757.300.