Net Metering

The term net metering refers to the method of accounting for a photovoltaic (PV) system's electricity production. It is a policy that allows solar PV system owners to receive the full value of the electricity that their solar energy system produces. As the owner's PV system produces electricity, the kilowatts are used first to meet any electric requirements of that meter's load. If more electricity is produced from the PV system than needed, the extra kilowatts are fed into the utility grid.

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