Distributed Generation: How Green? How Efficient? How Well-Priced?

A close look at the details of state and local programs in support of distributed generation raises some questions about the whether the promotion of green DG actually advances environmental objectives, especially when it takes place in a context of ‘net metering’ and flat residential electricity rates. It is time to reassess where we are going and to calibrate our pricing and policies to make certain that our efforts are carrying us in the right direction.