How Does Net Metering Work?
Are you considering investing in solar power for your home? If so, you’ve no doubt heard of the term “Net Metering”. But what exactly is it and how does it work? Let’s break down what net metering is and how it operates. What is Net Metering? In a nutshell, net metering is a billing mechanism that credits residential solar system owners for the electricity they add to the grid. This allows homeowners with solar panels to be compensated for any excess energy generated by their system that flows back into the grid. When the sun is shining and your panels are producing more electricity than you need, you can get money back from your utility company. How Does it Work? When you install a photovoltaic (PV) solar panel system on your home, two-way meters are installed at each end of the meter—your home’s main service panel and your utility company’s transformer. During daylight hours when there is ample sunlight hitting your solar panels, they will produce more electricity than you need. That excess energy will flow back into the grid via those two-way meters, and your utility company will give you credit for producing that extra energy in the form of money off of your electric bill or even a check sent directly to you! Benefits of Net Metering The primary benefit of Net Metering is obvious—you get compensated for producing extra energy. But there are other benefits as well. For example, net metering helps reduce peak demand from traditional power plants since users are incentivized to use their own renewable sources of power instead of relying solely on traditional sources like fossil fuels or nuclear energy. Additionally, Net Metering ensures that no energy goes unused; if there’s excess energy produced, it can always be put back into the grid where someone else can use it instead of being wasted. Finally, having an alternative source of energy helps create a more resilient and secure electrical network in case there are any disruptions or outages due to extreme weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. Net metering offers homeowners with solar panels an important financial incentive by providing them with credit for any extra electricity they generate throughout the day. It also helps reduce peak demand from traditional power plants while creating a more resilient electrical network overall. If you’re considering investing in solar power for your home, make sure to look into whether net metering is available in your area as it could help you save money while helping protect our environment! If you’re unsure whether or not your utility company offers net metering, feel free to reach out to us and we’ll find out for you! Contact Us
5 Great Reasons It’s Time To Go Solar
Solar over the last 10 years seems to have been the quiet party guest in the corner. Everyone knows who they are, but don’t know much about them. But in recent years, more and more have been getting on board with Solar energy, and here are some of the best reasons why you might want to get interested. #1 Traditional Energy is Getting More Expensive Let’s face it. When was the last time you saw an electric bill go down? As the world gets smaller, it ironically gets hungrier as more people are added to the grid and demand increases. Tech isn’t going anywhere either. Which means power demand won’t as homes are filled with the latest devices and aides for the human experience. The sun, on the other hand, has no master and gives its tax free rays to all. Utilizing this with solar panels, you are left only with the fixed cost of installation and whatever electricity(if any)you use with your electric company. Depending on how large the system is, they could owe you electricity! #2 Solar Has Many Incentives Available So it seems even the federal government wants you to get solar panels to support the growing need of electricity. So much so that they are prepared to provide up to a 30% tax credit to file on your next year’s taxes. For example, if you installed a $20,000 system at a 30% tax credit, $6,000 goes right back into your pocket as a thank-you from Uncle Sam. Who doesn’t like free money? #3 Clean Renewable Energy Depending on how often you watched Captain Planet in your youth, chances are you at least care a little about the planet we live on that’s pumping out free oxygen. Solar provides a substantially cleaner and steadier supply of energy that doesn’t put smog in the air, or rely on the whims of flowing water for hydro dams. In other words, you win and so does Earth. Plus, you can show-off to your friends how eco-conscious you are. #4 Solar is the Most Accessible it’s Ever Been iPhones weren’t the only thing getting upgraded in the last decade. Thanks to multiple advances in the field, solar panels have become easier to manufacture, install, and maintain. For instance, did you know some residential panels are designed to withstand hurricane winds without batting an eye? Or that they can absorb sunlight through a cloudline or snow flurry(snow can actually amp the panels to produce more)? It’s easy to see why more and more are getting on board. #5 Peace of Mind With Blackouts Nobody likes losing power and sitting on hold with the electric company to find out when it’ll be back on so you can watch the game of the year. And solar has advanced to a point where you can have a dedicated solar battery installed that will flip on if the grid is shut down. Everything runs as normal until that broken power line is fixed, and you retain the joys of watching your favorite team lose the playoffs. Curious if You Qualify? Get a Free Quote! Whether you’re actively in the market or just looking, we will happily run a full and free quote for you so you can see how much you’ll save switching to solar. And if these reasons weren’t enough to convince you, we’d love to go over the rest of the reasons with you through a quick 15 minute consultation. Solar is the future, and we want you at the front of the line! Contact Us
