1. Legal & Policy Implications of Going Off-Grid in the US
Eilat-Eilot Conference
November 28, 2016
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2. Overview: Background: What is an off-grid?
Considerations: Legal and policy considerations
Permitting process: Role of government agencies
Policy: Why are policymakers and utilities concerned
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5. CLP Represents: Renewable energy project developers
Cleantech startup companies
Investor & financers of RE projects
Manufacturers of RE products
Government agencies & policy makers
Utilities switching to alternative energy

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7. Background:
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8. Why go off-grid?: Remote: Too far away from grid
Fixed cost: Predictable costs of electricity
No net metering: Don't want to waste electricity to grid
Grid dependence: Ideologically opposed to grid connection
Environmental impact: Don't want dirty power from utility
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9. Is it legal to go off-grid?:
“Liberty includes … the right of every man to be free in the use of his … property in his own way and for his own purposes, subject only to the restraint necessary to secure the common welfare” - Cresskill, 100 A.2d 186
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10. Greenest states: Source: Clean Edge; Clean Tech Leadership Index 2016
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11. California: California - Residential solar PV systems in must meet:
Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations including the California Electrical Code;
State and local health and safety standards and requirements
CPUC rules regarding safety and reliability; and
Safety and performance standards of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories, such as Underwriters Laboratories
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12. Policy Implications:
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14. Florida
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16. Missouri
St. Louis Post Dispatch
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17. Disconnection fees:
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18. Things to consider: Easements Local covenants and ordinances Codes
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20. Contact: For more information: Jack Jacobs jjacobs@cleantechlaw.com
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