What is net metering? Does it mean I can sell electricity to my utility?
JFSI systems, as with most photovoltaic systems installed these days, are required to be tied to the grid to participate in rebate programs. However, being tied to the grid also allows your solar systems to participate in “Net-Metering.” A fancy way of saying the meter will show the “net” amount of energy that flows in, or out, of your facility. If more flows in than out, (e.g. you use lots of lights at night and of course the system isn’t making any power) you will have to pay the utility for the extra electricity you use. If the system makes more electricity than the facility uses, then you are feeding the grid and , you build a credit with the utility to take energy from the grid later at no charge. With net metering, your meter will actually spin backwards when the energy generated from your solar energy system is greater than the amount of energy your facility is consuming. When you return to using more than the system produces (at night) your meter will spin forward again, and yo
