What You Must Know Prior To Going Solar | Net Metering

Net Metering is one of the most critical concepts you need to consider when sizing a solar panel installation for your home. Net metering changes state-to-state and over time so having an understanding of the latest regulations is critical in selecting the right solution for your needs. Julian will walk you through Net Metering and how it is used when designing your daily energy consumption.

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[BathroomRemodelingTeacher]

His phone will be ringing off the hook 😆 great video. It’s definitely complicated and tough to figure out what you need

[ascienceguy-]

Excellent Discussion of a complicated and ever changing subject. When I put my first POV system on my house in Colorado, the cost of batteries was prohibitive, but at least the regional power provider paid, on an annual basis, wholesale prices for any excesses PV power sent to the grid. Now with time of day retail pricing looming the ROI calculations are really complicated

[Superiorsolarconsulting]

Thanks so much for helping share the message, Scott!

[TroySR]

In California, the way you will pay for electricity is changing, most likely starting in 2025. Your bill will be based on three factors.

Part 1 of your bill will be an additional monthly fixed price based on the household's annual income.
Part 2 of your bill will be based on how much your monthly electrical usage is.
Part 3 of your bill will be government taxes and potentially other fee's and or refunds mandated/approved by the California Public Utilities Commission.

As to Part 1, this is the additional monthly fee that will be added to your bill based on your annual income:
Under $28, 000/YR : $15.00 will be added
$28, 000 - $69, 000/YR: $20.00 will be added
$69, 000 - $180, 000/YR: $51.00 will be added
Over $180, 000/YR: $85.00 will be added

As to Part 2, Southern California Edison (for example) states they will cut their cost for kilowatts being consumed by 30% and that some of their customers will actually see a decrease in their monthly bill.

The income-based bill proposal is part of the utility companies compliance with legislation passed by the California state government last year requiring these types of plans for utilities.

The California Public Utilities Commission would have to approve the proposal and make a final decision by mid-2024. The fixed rate could start showing up on bills as soon as 2025.

This new fixed cost that will be added to your existing electric bill, and the fact that they will start charging less for kilowatts consumed, will make you reconsider if it makes any sense $$ (ROI) to add/install solar panels to your home. Hint: The utility companies will most likely reduce what they are paying you for what your solar panels generate back to the grid currently, probably in the neighborhood of 50% less then you’re getting today.

[bradmaas]

Net metering is based on participation, when an area gets up to a certain level of people with solar, net metering ends in that area.

[ncooty]

@0:25: "two ex" = "double"
"three ex" = "triple"
Why use weird lingo? Is it supposed to sound more technical?

[firstnlast]

Some companies also have a mandatory minimum monthly charge to stay connected, which also eats into your solar savings.

[thenexthobby]

Im not clear on how the grid can permit electricity going back to it.

I’m also not clear on what the utility is doing with power sent to it by a homeowner. Are they storing it?

[expmaster]

is 1 to 1 net metering same as the utility company offering you to send back a max of %120 back to the Grid per annual?

[bluesfool]

So, what I want to do is completely off grid. Just a tiny (small) cabin. So this won’t be a concern for me. I’ll just need to figure power consumption and then get panels and batteries to meet my demand.

[hassanbazzi]

Julian explained very well. Just wonder of how much the battery cost on an average and the life span. Also if I signed with the power company to have an agreement on buying the access and can they drop be as they choose. Well explained system. Thank you for sharing

[robbehr]

Grid-tie/net metering is too tricky. I'm currently installing a split system with part of my home off-grid and the rest as grid-assist.

[safiaabdillahi]

I have seen more than a few solar companies who install go out of business. Most challenging is finding a reputable company to work with that does not price gouge and installs good quality panels. Any in Virginia?

[ronaldmoore]

How to figure what you need for total off grid

[Andy-lexy]

What about building an independent setup? In my case NOT on the roof and using heavy duty drop cords to run the refrigerators, air conditioners and/or space heaters and other devices as needed. Meaning not tying it into the grid. Not asking the government for permission to run our appliances from a solar and battery bank. I am considering marine batteries daisy changed together. The idea is to avoid using any grid power unless really needed.

[vg]

I wish I could afford to go solar, but I'd really want a whole house system with a battery bay and controller to run the whole house when power goes out and to be off grid as much as possible. There is not enough room on my roof for that many panels and I'd have to build a shed or something to store the batteries. Too many other considerations and complications for me to consider it. Plus all the maintenance and replacements over the years. If I went with what will fit on my roof, and if my circuit breaker panel could handle the controller, that may be something to think about, but I don't have the money up front to get started. I looked for subsidy programs, but couldn't find any.

[Phelper]

You said Texas has net metering 03:29 . Texas doesn't have net metering. It's purely based on your retail electric provider and the plan you chose.

[Bravojeepstuff]

Cant find anyone in my area for solar.

[dookie_]

What's the life expectancy of these batteries?