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Originally Posted by Torture
This thread is funny because your example is exactly what DoubleK is concerned about when he calls net metering 'selfish'.
But based on the info rasta provided (and I appreciate his very knowledgeable takes!) we pay distribution on everything we take from the grid in Alberta and the net part only accounts for usage. So the 'selfish' aspect of net metering doesn't apply here - but does apparently in BC.
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Avoiding paying your fair share of services used is selfish by definition, which is precisely why people who were on those schemes initially fought so hard to prevent change.
Comparing BCH to any other jurisdiction is just plain silly. The Basic Charge in BC doesn't cover the costs of delivering electricity to customers. To suggest otherwise is disingenuous. Further, unless BC has changed the self-generation rate, it only applies to energy charges. A self-generator is still obligated to pay the Basic Charge which is what I have been advocating for.