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HB0183

Changes to Net Metering Rules

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

The bill changes rules for net metering systems used by customers who generate their own electricity and allows them to charge fees under certain conditions.

What it does

  • Raises the limit on how much power a small home-based system can produce from 25 kilowatts to 200 kilowatts for non-residential use.
  • Allows people with larger net metering systems (over 25 kilowatts) to charge fees if approved by the commission.
  • Permits customers to combine multiple meters that are part of their net metering system and served by the same power line.

Who it affects

  • Electric utility customers who generate their own electricity using net metering systems.
  • Electric utilities that provide service to these customer-generators.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass and was not signed into law.
  • Details about how fees will be set for larger systems are limited to approval by the commission, which means specifics depend on future decisions.

Plain language

Terms to know

Net Metering System
A system for producing electrical energy, usually at a home or business, which can feed electricity back into the power grid.
Customer-Generator
An electric utility customer who generates their own electricity using a net metering system.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 1:51 AM

Brian Boner

R · S02

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports an amendment extending the grandfather clause to the system rather than just the customer because it provides necessary stability and reason for current generators to support the bill.

Public statementFloor statement at 4:06:00 Watch the statement

John Kolb

R · S12

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the amendment extending the grandfather clause because he believes it is unfair to ratepayers and allows individuals to capitalize on a subsidy they can then transfer to new owners.

Public statementFloor statement at 4:06:40 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment to prevent a 'takings' scenario where selling a home would immediately erode the value of an existing solar system investment.

Public statementFloor statement at 4:09:39 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker states they will vote no because the intent of the bill has been destroyed.

Public statementFloor statement at 4:22:23 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill as an imperfect but necessary compromise that moves policy in the right direction.

Public statementFloor statement at 4:26:57 Watch the statement

Bill Landen

R · S27

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker cannot support the bill because they feel there is unfinished business and confusion about its current state.

Public statementFloor statement at 4:28:34 Watch the statement

Cale Case

R · S25

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker urges a vote in favor because the bill protects current solar owners and ensures future rates are fair for other customers.

Public statementFloor statement at 4:30:00 Watch the statement

Scott Heiner

R · H18

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The speaker supports the amendment to address utility concerns by allowing higher base fees for larger net metering systems, subject to regulatory approval. They also support removing a reporting requirement because it is already covered in existing rules.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:06:38 Watch the statement

JD Williams

R · H02

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The speaker supports the amendment because it addresses previously heard concerns and represents progress in the right direction.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:09:16 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

4 roll calls

S 3rd Reading:Failed 15-16-0-0-02025-03-04 · Senate15 yes 16 no
S09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-0-1-0-02025-02-19 · Senate4 yes 0 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 56-4-2-0-02025-02-05 · House56 yes 4 no
H09 - Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-2-0-02025-01-31 · House7 yes 0 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S 3rd Reading:Failed 15-16-0-0-0Senate
  2. S 3rd Reading:Laid BackSenate
  3. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  4. S COW:PassedSenate
  5. S Placed on General FileSenate
  6. S09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0Senate
  7. S Introduced and Referred to S09 - MineralsSenate
  8. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  9. H 3rd Reading:Passed 56-4-2-0-0House
  10. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  11. H COW:PassedHouse
  12. H Placed on General FileHouse
  13. H09 - Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-2-0-0House
  14. H Introduced and Referred to H09 - MineralsHouse
  15. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  16. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

8 stored

HB0183H3001

The amendment changes rules for net metering systems by allowing certain customer-generators to charge fees and removing some reporting requirements.

HB0183S3001

The amendment modifies net metering rules for electric utilities in Wyoming, adding provisions related to cooperative utility rates and customer-generator fees.

HB0183S3002

The amendment removes the ability for customers with net metering systems to combine or 'aggregate' their meters with others.

HB0183S3003

The amendment changes a specific date from July to January in an existing bill.

HB0183S3004

The amendment changes the phrase 'customer-generators' to 'net metering systems' in a specific part of the bill.

HB0183SW001

The amendment allows electric utilities to set different rates for customer-generators compared to other electricity users, starting from July 1, 2026.

HB0183SW002

The amendment adds a new requirement for customer-generators to have an interconnection agreement with their electric utility that includes operational limits and specifies who is responsible for costs if additional facilities are needed.

HB0183SS001

The amendment changes how customer-generators with certain net metering systems can charge fees to other customers.