What is net metering? Learn how the battle over solar-power reimbursement is shaping the future of energy independence in each state due to state law and utility regulations. Home solar power has ...

One of the many perks of going solar is the idea you can bank cash or credit when you generate excess energy. It's called net metering or net billing-- and not every state or utility offers it. Each ...

California has long been a leader in the U.S. solar industry, largely due to lucrative financial incentives encouraging adoption. Recently, the California Public Utilities Commission announced it will ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brad Templeton, who was early at Waymo, covers transportation's future The math around electricity pricing is very complex, and it ...

New Hampshire’s electric utilities have come out in favor of continuing the state’s current system for compensating customers who share their surplus solar power on the grid. Eversource, Unitil and ...

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Most homes already have a smart meter that digitally communicates with the electric grid. If you're looking to get rooftop solar panels, a smart meter is an essential piece of equipment. Here's why.

Homeowners with an interest in adopting solar are usually swayed when they learn that their solar-paneled home is its own power-generating entity. Like a smaller version of Con Ed. During the day, ...

Future large-scale solar projects in New Hampshire might be in jeopardy because of a recent non-decision by the state’s Public Utilities Commission decision on the future of net metering. (Courtesy ...

Still, the money-saving benefit depends heavily on utility rules.

Energy Development Council (EDC) organized an interaction program on “Solar Net Metering- Current State of Policy and Guideline” at Baber Mahal Revisited on Wednesday. In presence of Member of ...

Idahoan community groups and solar industry representatives had been pushing back against the proposal prior to the vote. Image: Sunpro Solar. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission (PUC) voted late ...