WASHINGTON – Sen. Maggie Hassan today reintroduced the National Evaluation of Techniques for Making Energy Technologies More Effective and Resilient (NET METER) Act to create a national study on net metering to guide states interested in developing effective net metering programs.
Net metering allows consumers and businesses who generate some or all of their own electricity, particularly through wind and solar energy technology, to be compensated for the excess energy that they provide to the electric grid and other customers.
“The NET METER Act will provide valuable guidance to states looking to grow their renewable energy market, a move that will help to combat climate change and make energy bills more affordable for hard-working families,” Hassan said. “As communities across New Hampshire and the entire country grapple with the impacts of climate change, I will continue to advocate for a clean energy future that will protect our environment and economy while bringing down energy costs.”
Sens. Ed Markey (D-MA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Bernie Sanders (D-VT) joined Hassan in introducing the NET METER Act. Reps. Tony Cardenas (CA-29) and Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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