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Contents 1 Net Metering Definition 1.1 Simplified version of the step-by-step process 1.2 Sources of renewable energy 1.3 States within the U.S. that offer net-metering incentives 1.3.1 Links

[edit] Net Metering Definition

Net Metering is the process in which a grid connected consumer may utilize other sources of energy,such as renewable energy, to offset the total energy provided by the consumers utility company.

[edit] Simplified version of the step-by-step process

• If consumer is connected to the grid, the utility company provides an energy meter to monitor energy used by consumer
• Consumer's additional energy sources (i.e. wind turbine) is ran into the same meter and spins the needle backward as personal modes of energy production are created

• The end product of net-metering is =

                               Energy used via utility company - energy produced at the home 

• If a consumer produces more energy at the home than what is used through the utility company, some companies will purchase the excess energy .... resulting in a negative balance to the consumer.

-> SEE ALSO: Net Excess Generation, or NEG

[edit] Sources of renewable energy

• Solar - Photovoltaics
• Wind - Wind Turbine
• Water - Hydropower

[edit] States within the U.S. that offer net-metering incentives

current information as of 11/2007

• AZ * GA * MD * NH * OR * WA
• AK * ID * MA * NJ * PA * WY
• CA * IL * MN * NY * RI
• CO * IN * MT * ND * TX
• CT * IA * NV * OH * VT
• DE * ME * NH * OK * VA

[edit] Links

*Green Power Network - "Net Metering Policies" http://www.eere.energy.gov/greenpower/markets/netmetering.shtml