Net metering

Everything you need to know about net metering, the number one way solar panels save you money on your electricity bills.

Guide to net metering in New Hampshire for 2023

Thi Deremer

April 7, 2022

Guide to net metering in New Hampshire for 2023

New Hampshire's net metering program for solar homeowners is a pretty good deal, and you stand to save quite a bit of money. Find out everything you need to know about the state's NEM 2.0 program in our latest blog post.

Overview of Connecticut net metering (Residential Renewable Energy Solutions Program)

Thi Deremer

March 29, 2022

Overview of Connecticut net metering (Residential Renewable Energy Solutions Program)

The state of Connecticut changed its net metering program for solar homeowners in January 2022. It now comes in two options and provides even more savings than its predecessor.

Guide to TECO solar programs in 2024

Thi Deremer

March 23, 2022

Guide to TECO solar programs in 2024

TECO offers two solar savings programs for Florida residents, and one will save you substantially more than the other. We explain each (and which one you should sign up for) in our latest blog.

Guide to net metering in Florida - 2024 update

Thi Deremer

February 23, 2022

Guide to net metering in Florida - 2024 update

Does Florida do net metering? Is net metering going away? Here are the answers to your questions about net metering in the Sunshine State.

Duke Energy proposes changes to net metering in North Carolina

Karisa Gilman

January 19, 2022

Duke Energy proposes changes to net metering in North Carolina

Duke Energy proposed several changes to its solar net metering program for North Carolina customers: will they reduce your savings?

What you need to know about Arizona’s net billing program

Jen Merithew

November 29, 2021

What you need to know about Arizona’s net billing program

A complete breakdown of Arizona’s net billing program for solar homeowners, including whether or not going solar is still worth it.

NEM 3.0 in California: What homeowners need to know about net metering

Thi Deremer

August 11, 2021

NEM 3.0 in California: What homeowners need to know about net metering

The California Public Utilities Commission is nearing a final decision on NEM 3.0 that would reduce compensation for excess solar energy. Read about it here.

Duke Energy’s new net metering program in SC to reduce solar savings, boost battery industry

Jen Merithew

June 22, 2021

Duke Energy’s new net metering program in SC to reduce solar savings, boost battery industry

While Duke Energy’s new net metering program will cut customers’ solar savings, it could potentially increase battery installations.

The state of net metering in the United States in 2021

Thi Deremer

January 26, 2021

The state of net metering in the United States in 2021

This annual report ranks the states for friendliness to home solar based on their net metering programs.

New York’s new net metering policy to cut solar savings

Jen Merithew

July 21, 2020

New York’s new net metering policy to cut solar savings

In response to coronavirus, New York extended their net metering program - at a cost.

New petition seeks to end net metering across the United States

Thi Deremer

May 20, 2020

New petition seeks to end net metering across the United States

NERA has filed a petition to end net metering. Find out how it can affect solar homeowners and how you can help.

Grid-tied solar systems explained

Ralph Baruth

January 17, 2020

Grid-tied solar systems explained

Here’s an in-depth look at grid-tied solar systems, the most popular kind of solar panel setup in America.