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Generating Your Own Power

Lewis County PUD participates in the following two alternative energy programs.

Net Metering of Electricity

A customer with a wind or solar system will at times generate more power than they need. The net metering program allows a customer to feed this excess energy back into the PUD’s electric system. A bi-directional meter, also called a net meter, is installed to measure flow of power in two directions. This meter will measure the energy that is delivered from the utility to the customer and from the customer to the utility. Then the customer is billed on the “net” difference. In the instance a customer generates more than they use over an entire billing cycle, then the customer is given an energy credit to be used on future bills.

Washington State Incentive Payment Program

The Washington State Renewable Energy Cost Recovery Program pays eligible applicants for power produced by their on-site renewable energy system that is designed to supplement some of their energy consumption. The program is currently fully subscribed, so no new applications are being accepted at this time. Funding for future participants is dependent on the state legislature.

For more information please follow the link below to Washington State University Energy Program’s website.

Related Documents

Interconnection Standards (PDF)

Net Metering Standards (PDF)

Net Metering Application and Agreement (PDF)

Understanding Your Net Metering Bill (PDF)

Renewable Energy Systems Fact Sheet (PDF)

How to Read a Net Meter (PDF)

Links

For any additional questions or to start the interconnection process, please contact us by phone or fill out the form below and a representative will contact you.

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Interconnection and Net Metering Agreement For New Customer of an Existing Net Metering Account

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I certify that the information provided above is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I agree to the terms and conditions of the "Interconnection Standards" set forth by the Public Utility District #1 of Lewis County (located above on this page under Related Documents). I agree to the terms and conditions of the "Net Metering Standards" set forth by the Public Utility District #1 of Lewis County (located above on this page under Related Documents). I agree to allow, if necessary, the Public Utility District #1 of Lewis County to disclose personal information about my participation in the Washington State Renewable Energy System Incentive Program to the Washington State University's Energy Extension Program.*
By signing the below Customer-Generator certify, to the best of their knowledge, the information above is true and correct. In Witness Whereof, the Parties have caused this Application and Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as the date below. This final Application and Agreement is effective as of the date set forth below. I understand that by typing my full name below and submitting this information, this form will be stamped with today’s date and authorized by me as if I had signed my signature. I certify under penalty of perjury of the state of Washington that I am the individual named in the electronic signature block.
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