Defined term
Net metering
Net metering is a billing mechanism that credits a customer for eligible electricity exported to the grid.
grid · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-012 · Last verified August 7, 2026
Definition and decision context
Definition
Net metering is a billing mechanism that credits a customer for eligible electricity exported to the grid.
Applicable jurisdiction: US; varies by jurisdiction
Verified August 7, 2026
Why it matters
The applicable crediting method affects how exported rooftop solar production changes a household's bill.
Applicable jurisdiction: US; varies by jurisdiction
Verified August 7, 2026
Concept relationships
Broader concepts
- Electricity pricingPublished concept
Related concepts
- Net billingPublished concept
- Payback periodPublished concept
Affects
- Payback periodPublished concept
Primary sources
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory: A Comprehensive Review of Distributed Photovoltaic Compensation Mechanisms
Revision NREL/TP-7A40-78058 · Accessed August 7, 2026 · Source event as of February 1, 2021
Reviewed external concept mappings
- net metering
Schema.org sameAs · Verified August 7, 2026