With net metering, individuals can generate renewable electricity for their own use, send excess power to the grid, and receive credits that offset future electricity costs.

How Net Metering Works

1. Renewable energy systems generate electricity from renewable sources. For example, solar panels convert energy from the sun into electricity.
2. Your home or business uses electricity from the renewable energy system and draws electricity from the utility grid when needed.
3. When the renewable energy system produces more electricity than you can use, the excess electricity flows into your utility’s grid. 
4. Your utility measures how much electricity you draw from the grid and how much you send to it.
5. Your utility bills you for the electricity you consume from its grid and credits your bill for the renewable electricity you sent to the grid. You can use these credits only to offset electricity consumption charges, such as charges for the kilowatt-hours you consume;  you cannot apply them to other charges on your bill.

Learn more on how net metering works.

Eligibility

View the net metering eligibility requirements.

How to Apply

Contact your local distribution company to find out how to:

• Apply for a net metering agreement.
• Connect your renewable energy system to the grid.

Visit the net metering information page for more details.