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.
Still, the money-saving benefit depends heavily on utility rules.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) issued an order revising the state’s Net Metering Program regulations, expanding access to a broader solar customer base. Net metering is a ...
Utility companies claim smart meters save customers money. But that isn’t always the case.
Net metering is a special type of billing system for homeowners with solar panels. It lets them earn credits for extra electricity they send back to the power grid. Think of it like a power bank for ...
Belgium’s grid operator Fluvius has reported that around 81% of Flanders’ residential PV system owners have now installed a digital meter. “The last customers with solar panels who still have an ...
Suggested Citation: "3 Background and History, Current Status, and Near-Term Future of Net Metering." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. The Role of Net Metering in the ...