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FAQ covering metering of network-connected small scale distributed generation installations in New Zealand - May 2008

The purpose of this guide is to give an overview of the metering requirements for small scale distributed generation (DG) systems in New Zealand.  It is written as a general set of guidelines for anyone looking to install their own network-connected DG system.  It contains a number of helpful hyperlinks to online references that should operate on any internet connected PC.

You can download the complete guide from the documents section of this website.


Disclaimer: This guide was prepared to assist in the process of planning and implementing distributed generation installation. While every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy SEANZ takes no responsibility for any outcome or decisions made based on its contents. This guide is in no way a substitute for current New Zealand regulations and standards.

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1 What are the rules?
2 Which parties are involved?
3 What types of metering systems are we talking about?
4 Who needs a metering system?
5 I’ve heard of net-metering and net-billing being used overseas where DG is installed. Can I get a net-metering system or net-billing contract from a retailer in NZ?
6 So can I provide my own export meter?
7 If the retailer arranges for the metering system, then presumably they will charge me for this service?
8 What happens to the data collected by the metering system?
9 So I’m tied to whatever the retailers offer then?