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What happens to solar savings if net metering rules change?

Answer

Savings may decline if exported electricity is compensated less favorably, fixed charges increase, or eligibility changes; the impact depends on grandfathering, system size, self-consumption, and storage.

Key points

  • Model current and adverse tariff cases.
  • Self-consumption reduces exposure to export-rule changes.
  • Grandfathering terms must be verified, not assumed.

What it depends on

  • Current and future tariff rules
  • Consumption timing
  • Storage and system size

Risks and trade-offs

  • Policy risk can lengthen payback.
  • A larger system can have greater export exposure.

Information you may need

  • Tariff history and rules
  • Grandfathering provisions
  • Hourly production and loads

Your next step

What to do next

Ask the utility or regulator how changes affect existing systems and model a lower-export-value scenario.

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