Bill · H.R. 5464· House(119-HR-5464)
Net Metering Protection Act
- Introduced
- 9/18/2025
- Last activity
- 9/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Pablo Hernández
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Net Metering Protection Act is introduced to prevent certain entities from interfering with net metering. It prohibits congressionally established entities from obstructing the implementation or enforcement of specific service standards. These standards are determined by a State regulatory authority or a nonregulated electric utility. The bill specifically references standards under section 111(d)(11) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+6
The bill prevents federal entities from obstructing standards set by State regulatory authorities.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+5
The bill protects net metering standards which facilitate the integration of renewable energy into the grid.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+3
Protecting net metering can lead to lower electricity costs for residential consumers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Protection of Net Metering Implementation: If a State regulatory authority or nonregulated electric utility decides it is appropriate to implement the standard under section 111(d)(11) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, this bill ensures that no commission, board, or other entity established by Congress can stop it. This prevents obstruction of the implementation or enforcement of those standards (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text: The provided text focuses solely on the prohibition of obstruction and does not list any negative consequences or burdens.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+6
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Urban Residents+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+5
- 9/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House