Ashland Electric - Net Metering in Oregon - EnergyBot

Ashland Electric - Net Metering

February 25, 2025

Summary

In 1996, Ashland adopted a net metering program that includes simple interconnection guidelines. Generation and consumption are netted monthly and any excess generation is rolled over to the next month as a kWh credit. Any net excess generation remaining after the March 31 billing cycle every year is paid out at the wholesale rate.  

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Regulatory Policy
State: Oregon
Incentive Type: Net Metering
Web Site: https://ashlandoregon.gov/589/Solar
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Solar Photovoltaics
  • Wind (All)
  • Wind (Small)
Applicable Utilities: Ashland Electric
System Capacity Limit: Minimum of 2,500 watts
Aggregate Capacity Limit: No limit specified
Net Excess Generation: Credited to customer's next bill at retail rate; reconciled annually following the March 31 billing cycle at the utility's wholesale rate.
Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits: Not addressed
Meter Aggregation: Not addressed

Contact

Name: Climate, Energy & Conservation
Organization: City of Ashland
Address: 51 Winburn Way
Ashland OR 97520
Phone: (541) 488-5306
Email: climate@ashland.or.us

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.