Net metering is a program that is used to measure and value the net energy production of member-owned generation. At CBEC, net energy metering is an arrangement between the cooperative and a member.

HOW IT WORKS

The arrangement allows the member to:

• Install renewable fuel generation at the member’s premises
• Interconnect it with the cooperative’s distribution system
• Meet all, or part, of their electricity requirements by using renewable fuel generation on the member’s premises
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The meter:

• Logs kilowatt hours when the member is a net user of electricity
• Credits kilowatt hours at the meter when the member is a net generator of electricity, resulting in a month-ending meter reading that represents net use
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If the member uses more energy over the course of the billing period than they have generated, they pay:

• Only for the net energy that they have received from the system
• Any fixed monthly charges provided by the rate schedule, see below for rate schedule:
  

INTERESTED IN NET METERING?

• Please call 540-864-5121 or email us at craigbot@cbec.coop to let CBEC know if you are considering net metering in your home or business, to ensure that all requirements are met for interconnection.
• ALL net-metering inquiries and applications should be emailed to CBEC at craigbot@cbec.coop.
• Want to run your own analysis to see how much solar you can install based on your last 12 months of electrical use? We use the National Renewable Energy Laboratory solar analysis tool PVWatts.
• Do NOT proceed with purchasing a system until final plans have been approved. Download our fillable solar net metering checklist here.
• Please be sure to complete and return our Net Metering Purchase Power Agreement (PPA).

NET METERING FAQ

ALL Net Metering inquiries and applications should be emailed to craigbot@cbec.coop.