Latest Net metering articles

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

Is net metering still necessary in 2024?

High electricity costs and smart appliances have made saving money and maximizing solar self-consumption easier than ever. Does net metering still matter?

Written by Ben Zientara

Is net metering still necessary in 2024?
Everything North Carolina residents can expect from Duke Energy’s new solar net metering policy

Duke Energy's net metering proposal has officially been passed by the NCUC, meaning big changes are coming this summer for solar homeowners.

Written by Jamie Smith

Everything North Carolina residents can expect from Duke Energy’s new solar net metering policy
NEM 3.0 in California: What homeowners need to know about Net Billing

NEM 3.0 is here, with a new type of solar rate plan called Net Billing. There's reduced compensation for excess solar energy and increased incentive to install batteries, but you can still save money with solar in California.

Written by Ben Zientara

NEM 3.0 in California: What homeowners need to know about Net Billing
Nevada net metering: how to sell electricity back to the grid

Under Nevada net metering, NV Energy customers can connect solar panels to the grid to earn credit for the energy they make and save a lot of money.

Written by Ben Zientara

Nevada net metering: how to sell electricity back to the grid
Going solar with SMUD: what you need to know

Is it a good financial decision to go solar as a SMUD customer? Learn about SMUD solar programs and find out if solar panels are right for you!

Written by Ben Zientara

Going solar with SMUD: what you need to know
Going solar in North Carolina: net metering, incentives, and battery storage

North Carolina homeowners can save thousands of dollars by installing solar panels thanks to the state’s net metering policy.

Written by Catherine Lane

Going solar in North Carolina: net metering, incentives, and battery storage
Wisconsin net metering: selling electricity back to the grid

Wisconsin's solar net metering allows homeowners to send power back to the grid and earn credit on their electricity bills. Here's how it works.

Written by Ben Zientara

Wisconsin net metering: selling electricity back to the grid