Net metering allows you to send excess electricity you generate from your solar panels to the distribution system for a credit toward your energy costs. In essence, it’s a “trade” of electricity you supply against electricity you consume.
Customers of all Pennsylvania utilities can get net metering thanks to the 2004 AEPS law. All electric utilities (aka Energy Distribution Companies) in the state to purchase excess renewable energy from eligible system owners at the full-retail rate. Investor-owned utilities like Penelec and Duquesne are covered, as are municipal utilities and member-owned cooperatives. If you are a customer of one of these utilities, you can get net metering.
Net Metering program gives PA homeowners the power to better manage energy costs. When you’re producing more renewable electricity than you can use, utilities will take the surplus supply back to the grid. In return, the utility will give you a credit on your bill to help pay for those times when you’re not generating enough power and drawing from the grid helping expedite the ROI for your solar system investment.
