Net Metering
When an on-site renewable energy generator is generating more electricity than can be consumed by the on-site end-user, the surplus electricity flows into the electric grid. When the on-site end-user consumes more electricity than the renewable energy generator is generating, the electricity that was put into the grid is then returned to the end-user. If, in any month, the renewable energy generator generates more electricity than can be consumed by the on-site end-user, the end-user is credited that amount of surplus electricity on their electric bill.
Common Terms
Net-metering:
Rules that essentially allow an electric meter to spin backwards allowing surplus electricity to enter the grid.
On-site Renewable Energy Generator:
A behind-the-meter renewable energy generating facility such as solar photovoltaic system that produces power intended for on-site use in a home, office building, or other commercial facility.
On-site End-user:
An electricity consumer which has a renewable energy generating facility at it’s location behind-the-meter.
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