Net Metering
Net metering programs allow consumers to generate electricity at their homes and businesses, for example from solar panels on their roof. This electricity can be used to offset electricity purchased from the grid. Most state programs also require utility companies to provide credit for any excess electricity customers generate. Nearly forty states plus the District of Columbia have net metering programs in place, though the size and scope of these programs vary widely. SEIA supports a single national standard for net metering.
SEIA Net Metering/Interconnection Fact Sheet - Updated October 2009
Recent News
Chris Cook of SunWorks, LLC, a SEIA member, testified before the Senate Energy subcommittee on May 7, 2009. The purpose of the hearing was to discuss policies that enable the deployment of distributed generation. Chris testified on netmetering and interconnection standards.
