Net metering is achieved by allowing a customer's meter to spin in the reverse and forward directions. When the customer's generator is producing less energy than the customer is using, the electric meter will measure the energy passing from the utility to the customer and spin in the forward direction. When the customer's generator is producing more energy than the customer is using, the electric meter will measure the excess energy passing from the customer to the utility and spin in the backwarddirection. The surplus energy is subtracted, or "netted," from the energy supplied by the utility to the customer, thus "net metered." In some cases, the customer's existing electrical meter can be used for net metering. Information on New York State's program, including rebates and incentives, can be found at www.powernaturally.org.
The following chart summarizes New York State law regarding eligibility for net metering:
| Incentive Type: |
Net Metering Rules |
Eligible Renewable/
Other Technologies: |
Solar |
Biogas |
Micro CHP / Fuel Cell |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Residential |
Non-Residential |
Farm-Waste |
Residential |
| Limit on System Size: |
25kW |
Up to 2MW1 |
500 kW |
10 kW |
| Incentive Type: |
Net Metering Rules |
Eligible Renewable/
Other Technologies: |
Wind |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Residential |
Non-Residential |
Farm-Service Wind |
| Limit on System Size: |
25kW |
Up to 2MW1 |
500 kW |
1 The lesser of 2 MW or such customer's peak load as measured over the prior twelve month period, pursuant to New York State Public Service Law §66-j and §66-l.
If you are not eligible for net metering, there are many other options available to offset your usage. Please see our electric rate tariffs for more information.
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