New Hampshire Community Solar Rules

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Community Solar is governed under New Hampshire's group net metering law and was authorized per SB 98 in 2013.System Capacity LimitThe system capacity limit depends on the type of generator. Large customer generators are greater than 100 kW and may not be larger than 1 MW. Municipal generators are greater than 1 MW and may not be larger than 5 MW.Credit RateParticipants are credited on their bills for each kWh produced by their subscribed community solar project. The credit rate depends on the system size, according to the state's net metering tariff structure.Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) Community SolarCommunity solar is eligible for LMI project financing through the state's Renewable Energy Fund. There is a 2.5 cents/kWh credit adder for designated LMI community solar projects. Up to 6 MW per year may be designated as community solar savings projects dedicated to providing solar production to LMI customers.