Net Metering and Net Billing
Net metering and net billing are utility programs that provide end users with credit or payment for excess energy produced by a behind-the-meter generation system, often solar photovoltaic (PV). Utility programs may have different methodologies for calculating the value of this energy and providing remuneration to the end user.
A POLICY BRIEF ON NET METERING AND NET BILLING
Before you browse our library of published resources via the search link below, consider reading our policy brief about net metering and net billing , which is part of a series of briefs intended to inform legislators, decision makers, analysts working for government agencies and utility executives on current good practices and lessons learned.
Resources CESC
Policy Data
Publication
A Generalized Approach to Assessing the Rate Impacts of Net Energy Metering
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Solar America Board for Codes and Standards
Date:
1 January 2012
Publication
Bottom Line on Emerging Solar Metering Policies
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World Resources Institute
Date:
1 January 2011
Publication
Distributed Solar Incentive Programs: Recent Experience and Best Practices for Design and Implementation
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Date:
1 December 2012
Policy Data
Publication
Feed-in Tariffs as a Policy Instrument for Promoting Renewable Energies and Green Economies in Developing Countries
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United Nations Environment Programme
Date:
1 September 2012
Policy Data
Publication
Policies to Support Wind Power Deployment: Key Considerations and Good Practices
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Date:
1 May 2015
Policy Data
Publication
Solar Power Policy Overview and Good Practices
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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Date:
1 May 2015
Publication
The Intersection of Net Metering and Retail Choice: An Overview of Policy, Practice, & Issues
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Interstate Renewable Energy Council
Date:
1 December 2010
Publication
Tools and Websites
The REC Mechanism: Viability of Solar Projects in India
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Bridge to India
Date:
1 March 2013
Publication
Photovoltaic Grid Parity Monitor (GPM)
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Creara
Date:
27 February 2015
Tools and Websites
Training Materials
Net Metering and Net Billing: A Complete Clean Energy Finance Guide
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Clean Energy Solutions Center