NEWS: Kansas Net Metering

The new Net metering law only applies to investor owned utilities (like Empire, KCPL, Westar).  They must allow customers to connect their renewable energy systems to the electric grid.

Most rural electric cooperatives have voluntarily opted to allow net metering also.  There are some that do not, so always check with your electric provider to see what options they offer.

The utility will install a meter that registers excess power sent back to the grid and credit you at the "retail rate".  Credit will carry from month to month until the end of the year when your account resets.

It took 2 years to get to the reality of net metering in Kansas.  We testified to the legislature that this was pro-active and very important as more people want to connect to the grid with wind turbines and solar arrays.