The Cash Trio

With net metering, when your solar energy is low, you can still receive support from your utility grid. Receiving power from the utility company means you won’t have to use a generator or battery system, because the Utility company will be your backup.

There are 25 states that offer net metering; some offer credit and some offer a payout in cash. New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania are among these, and each has their own rules and regulations. So if you are lucky enough to live in any of these states, you should be good to go with your solar energy system and net metering.

As an added resource tip, you should know that although you have decided to use solar energy for your home, there may still be some rules and regulations that you have to follow with your electrical company, whether you are on grid or not. You may even have to check if you qualify for the net metering or be considered eligible. Regardless of what kind of system you are using, panels or wind turbines, you may have to adapt to the prevailing rules and regulations.

If you are using a wind turbine system, it may have to meet standard electrical codes for your city or state and safety requirements for, wiring and installment. In other words, you may have to get a permit before you even think about net metering for your system.
Again, check with your utility company to be on the safe side. That way you’ll know for sure if you’re eligible for net metering, depending on the renewable energy system that you are using.

It’s better to check first than to have someone come along at any given time and tell you that you have to take your system down because it does not comply with the code or because you didn’t get a permit before you started installing the system.
One thing’s for sure though, if your city regulates or sets standards for solar energy systems in your area and you do not follow them, you will loose your tax breaks and cash pay-outs.

Enjoy Your Net Metering Savings!