More Incentives
Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)
Businesses that choose to install solar electric systems may sell the credits for the “clean” electricity generated by their solar system to an entity that wants to offset their “dirty” electricity usage. Businesses that choose to sell their RECs still retain the benefits of lower electricity bills, tax incentives, rebates, and net metering.
Net Metering
When your solar electric system generates more electricity than is being used at any given moment, this excess electricity is fed back into the power grid and your meter spins backwards. Think of it as your solar system erasing your unbilled usage! If you are consuming more electricity than the solar system is generating, the power grid will supply the remaining electricity. So each month you will only be billed for your “net” usage. Utilities are required to offer net metering under California law, and many utilities in other states offer it as well.
Check with your electric utility for specifics
on their net metering policy and billing options.
