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.

Solar is on the rise in Connecticut, and there are several Connecticut solar panel incentives available to help residents, from rebates to special loans to tax breaks. Although only a small percentage ...

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 ...

The NC Clean Energy Technology Center’s (NCCETC) 2024 annual review and fourth-quarter edition of “The 50 States of Solar” finds that most states enacted distributed solar policy measures in 2024. The ...

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 ...

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 ...

Net metering is a billing mechanism reshaping the relationship between electricity customers and utilities. This Congressionally-mandated study for the Department of Energy will examine the ...