Dive Summary:

• Jesse Berst at SmartGridNews asks if it would be unfair to allow unlimited net metering if power were to be bought back at wholesale rates.
• The write-up comes as Central Hudson Gas & Electric has decided to stop taking net metering requests.
• Berst's question brings up an important issue as solar installers in New York are seeking increased net metering limits, but monetary benefits seem to primarily be helping out only those who can afford large rooftop solar units.

From the article:

Last month we warned you the net metering debate is going national. Now Central Hudson Gas & Electric has stopped taking net metering requests.

Central Hudson spokesman John Maserjian told the Poughkeepsie Journal that "net metering provides a subsidy to owners of solar and renewable systems that is ultimately paid for by all other customers. We feel that any decision to increase the cap or change policy should be determined by state regulators." ...