Armin Hohenadler

Two common milestones have been reached between Duke Energy and external solar developers, as well as industry organizations, to create a pathway for more solar energy in Carolina. „The cooperation with Act 62 has given us a path to the growth of renewable energy in the federal state, and this spirit of cooperation has created this plan for the further development of solar energy in South Carolina,“ said Mike Callahan, president of Duke Energy South Carolina. „Duke Energy champions the cooperative spirit that has been a hallmark for successful solar policy and the creation of a cleaner energy future for South Carolina customers.“ In the second important step, Duke Energy made a decision with the North Carolina Clean Energy Business Alliance and the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association to implement a fundamental change to the connection process. The parties have the comparison with the N.C. The Utilities Commission (NCUC) and the S.C Utilities Commission (SCPSC) are seeking administrative approval for certain limited exceptions necessary for the implementation of the agreement. Thank you for your good coverage. I have only questions. Is there a delay for non-profit solar applicants? What kind of delays are there in this group? Is it true that a non-profit organization must have interconnection authorization before filing a discount reservation request? The interconnection authorisation shall expire within 365 days of approval. If the installation is not completed by then, can I get permission for an additional 365 days? Do I have to pay the $500 fee? I look forward to all the information you can share! The agreement builds on the objectives of the South Carolina Energy Freedom Act (Bill 62). The 2019 legislation is the result of a collaborative, bipartisan effort to develop the next steps in energy policy in South Carolina, which support the state`s continued commitment to solar energy development. „We are very pleased to have entered into this agreement with Duke Energy,“ said Steve Levitas, senior VP for strategic initiatives at Pine Gate Renewables, a fully integrated solar designer at scale of supply, based in Asheville, North Carolina. „It took a lot of work, creativity and good faith on both sides. We look forward to continuing to work with Duke to address the clean energy needs in Carolina.“ „These agreements continue to promote renewable energy in Carolina,“ said Stephen De May, president of Duke Energy in North Carolina.

„Collaborative engagement has been key to taking this important step forward.“ Solar projects with a total volume of several hundred megawatts are expected to be completed in 2021 and 2022 (in addition to projects already underway). The parties also agreed to resolve several long-standing interconnection disputes, both formal and informal. This new study process will eliminate the backlog accumulated when „finished“ projects have been delayed, while the distribution company has sometimes examined speculative projects located at a higher location in the distribution company`s queue. The result was a slower process for everyone. In total, Duke Energy has more than 3500 MW of solar capacity connected to its energy grid in Carolina, about the amount intended to serve more than 600,000 customers. This change – commonly referred to as queue reform – shifts the connection process from analyzing each requirement individually to a more efficient process of studying connection requirements in clusters. Duke Energy has reached an agreement with solar installers and renewable energy proponents to bring a stable solar industry to South Carolina. The agreement, if approved by supervisory authorities, will provide customers with options and allow the distribution company to meet the growing demand for electricity in the winter, to the benefit of Duke`s systems and customers in North Carolina and South Carolina.

The proposed plan – Solar Choice Net Metering – could be the next generation of net energy measurement for Carolina, a billing process that offers small customers rooftop solar installations for the excess electricity they produce and supply Duke Energy on the grid. . . .