Net metering policies see significant revision in states across the U.S. The recent 50 States of Solar report from NC Clean Energy Technology Center identifies three trends in state policy
Supporters of AB 942 argue that the current Net Energy Metering (NEM) program places an unfair burden of $8.5 billion on non-solar customers. They point out that this system forces those without
From California''s groundbreaking solar mandate to Florida''s net metering policies, each state maintains distinct rules that directly impact installation costs, energy savings, and property rights.
Defying overwhelming public opposition, state officials voted in late 2022 to make drastic changes to California''s rooftop solar rules (called “net energy metering”). The decision by the
Following years of policy skirmishes, revisions, and a mad dash to grandfather systems into the previous net metering plan, a new solar billing structure — known as NEM 3.0 — is in effect
Explore major U.S. solar policy changes from June 2025, including net metering rollbacks, new legislation, tariffs, and energy reforms across states.
Whether you''re an experienced solar user or just contemplating the move to solar power, this guide will provide clear understanding of how net metering works, its impact on your cost
Specifically, the updated regulations increase the threshold for facilities to net meter without a cap allocation from 10 kilowatts (kW) to 25 kW, resulting in these facilities'' eligibility for a
“During 2024, we continued to see states move away from traditional net metering and toward alternative compensation structures, like net billing, for distributed generation,” noted Autumn
Appalachian Power filed a net metering successor program that uses hourly netting and crediting exports at the avoided cost, while Virginia lawmakers expanded solar leasing to allow third
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