Net Metering

Net metering programs allow consumers to generate electricity at their homes and businesses, for example from solar panels on their roof. This electricity can be used to offset electricity purchased from the grid. Most state programs also require utility companies to provide credit for any excess electricity customers generate. Nearly forty states plus the District of Columbia have net metering programs in place, though the size and scope of these programs vary widely. SEIA supports a single national standard for net metering.

SEIA Net Metering-Interconnection Fact Sheet

Recent News

Representative Jay Inslee introduced the Americans Making Power Act of 2010 on July 1, 2010. The AMP Act would establish strong national net metering and interconnection standards.

Several members of the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee attempted to include  language requiring national net metering in the American Clean Energy Leadership Act (ACELA), but were unsuccessful. ACELA passed the committee in June, 2009.

Chris Cook of SunWorks, LLC, a SEIA member, testified before the Senate Energy subcommittee on May 7, 2009.  The purpose of the hearing was to discuss policies that enable the deployment of distributed generation.  Chris testified on netmetering and interconnection standards.

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