[Green] Fwd: Fwd: Net Meter Information

Mon Jun 17 11:42:37 CDT 2024

Thanks, Dawn

This issue has been bothering me for years. It's great to have a resource
like Jay W now.

George & Gwen Banziger; 740-434-5685; 740-434-3354 (mobile)

On Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 10:40 AM Dawn Hewitt, FUUSM office assistant via
Green <green at fuusm.org> wrote:

> I discussed this at the GSC meeting yesterday--why FUUSM's electric bills
> are so high even when our solar generation exceeds power we draw from the
> grid. Bless Jay Warmke for helping us with this. If he is right (and I
> assume he is) AEP might just owe us hundreds of dollars. The church lady
> will pursue this in her spare time--hopefully in the next few weeks,
> starting tomorrow. (Tuesdays are usually least busy).
>
> --dawn
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Jay Warmke <jay at bluerockstation.com>
> Date: Fri, Jun 14, 2024 at 3:47 PM
> Subject: Re: Fwd: Net Meter Information
> To: Dawn Hewitt, FUUSM office assistant <fuusm.office at gmail.com>, Donald
> Poole <dpoolecpa at gmail.com>, Mike Bailey <par4mike at gmail.com>, Shari
> Ballantyne <poetryinharmony at hotmail.com>
>
>
> This response is utter nonsense.  There is no possibility that what they
> are doing is legal and a complaint should be made to the Public Utilities
> Commission and to the newspapers (if there is such a thing anymore).
>
> They are claiming that they must charge for transmission and distribution
> - even if no power is purchased.  Well, first off - that is a new claim in
> my books and I have not seen it before, but it is consistent with AEP's
> attempt to try to stop solar unless they own it.  I would be surprised if
> that was a provision in the original contract signed by FUUSM.
>
> But even if this is the case...
>
> FUUSM received 930 kWh delivered for the month.  They were charged $90.18
> for transmission and $143.79 for distribution.
>
> $143.79 + $90.18 = $233.97 / 930 kWh = 25.16 cents per kWh
>
> The current rate for commercial electricity is between 12 - 20 cents per
> kWh.  So even though you did not buy any electricity (since you netted out)
> - you still paid more than the cost of electricity for the distribution and
> transmission.  No chance.
>
> They may claim that you have to pay for distribution and transmission for
> what you feed back onto the grid - which is also nonsense.  That power is
> consumed by your next door neighbor who is no doubt paying for the
> distribution and transmission of the power that is traveling 30 feet.  No
> double dipping allowed.
>
> So whoever is feeding you this information is simply either a corporate
> stooge or lying.
>
> Jay
>
>
> On 6/14/2024 1:58 PM, Dawn Hewitt, FUUSM office assistant wrote:
>
>
> Well. I appreciate AEP getting back to me with this explanation--that we
> still have to pay distribution and transmission costs for electricity we
> get off the grid--even if we make more electricity than we use during the
> month. So, if we use electricity when our panels aren't working (cloudy
> days, at night, etc.), we are taking from the grid--and must pay for
> distribution and transmission. And those fees are really high!
>
> Read on...
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Net Metering <netmetering at aep.com>
> Date: Fri, Jun 14, 2024 at 1:15 PM
> Subject: Net Meter Information
> To: fuusm.office at gmail.com <fuusm.office at gmail.com>
>
>
> Good afternoon,
>
>
>
> Judson asked we email some documentation on solar billing for the location
> of 232 3RD ST, Marietta, OH.
>
>
>
> When an account is net metered, the credits apply to the generation line
> item. I have indicated this in green on the bill image. If the account does
> not have more received than we delivered, you will not see this line item
> under AEPOhio as you have a Supplier that bills for that line item.
> Indicated in blue on the image of the bill is the billable usage. Any
> amount you give us is deducted before we bill, and we let your provider
> know the billable usage so they can bill generation correctly.
>
>
>
> Net Metering is only for generation services. If you generate more power
> than you consume, we give you generation credits. This means credits do not
> apply to the transmission or distribution services. Demand is still billed
> as it is not a generation line item. These items are indicated in red on
> the image of the bill.
>
> Below is our online connection for FAQ and solar information. If you need
> a copy of the original agreement that was signed for the interconnection
> responsibility and credits, please request this at
> www.dgcoordinator-ohio.com listed at the bottom of the image.
>
>
>
> https://www.aepohio.com/clean-energy/renewable/solar/
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> I hope this helps with your inquiry!
>
>
>
> --
> Dawn Hewitt
> Office assistant
> First Unitarian Universalist Society of Marietta
> 232 Third St.
> Marietta, OH 45750
> (740)373-1238
> Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10 a.m.--2 p.m.
>
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> --
> *Jay Warmke*
> 740-252-6038 (mobile)
>
> *Solar Training Office:*
> 622 8th Street, Marietta OH 45750
> www.solarpvtraining.com <https://solarpvtraining.com/>
>
> *Sustainability Center:*
> 1190 Virginia Ridge Rd, Philo, OH 43771
> 740-674-4300 (office)
> www.bluerockstation.com <https://bluerockstation.com/>
>
>
> --
> Dawn Hewitt
> Office assistant
> First Unitarian Universalist Society of Marietta
> 232 Third St.
> Marietta, OH 45750
> (740)373-1238
> Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10 a.m.--2 p.m.
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