Net Metering
Net metering provides power company customers with the option to use their own generated power to offset their consumption over a billing period by allowing their electric meters to turn backwards when they generate electricity in excess of the their demand. The rules for net metering vary widely from state to state. An example of Net Metering would be. During a one year time period, each month that your power output is greater than your power consumption the consumer would be given a credit on that months bill. At the 1 year anniversary the consumer would be paid for the excess in power. This will allow the consumer to receive retail prices for the power generated. Currently, more than 35 states offer net metering. But again the rules vary greatly from state to state. To find out about your states net metering policies and links to the authorizing legislation, check the DSIRE database. DSIRE is a project of the Interstate Renewable Energy Council.
If net metering is not available in your area
another method has been implemented. In this method, a second meter is usually installed to measure the
electricity that flows back to the provider. But this method allows the provider to purchase the
power at a rate much lower than the retail rate.
Before starting any Renewable Energy Project check with your local power provider to determine what type of systems and equipment are approved or certified. |
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