The process of applying for financial incentives for solar energy systems can be very tedious.
To set up your solar panel system's net metering system can also be a complicated affair.
Net metering is a program developed in recent years by local utilities to help homeowners essentially sell their electricity back to the grid.
With the advent of the two way smart grid, meters can measure how much surplus electricity you produce and pay you.
You can see the needle on your electrical grid literally rewind.
To apply for the electricity buy back program, you need to follow some utility rules.
First, you need to apply for a permit to have the solar panels installed on your home or business.
Different areas have different zoning laws.
Secondly, you need to apply to the net metering program.
The application needs to be started before the installation process to ensure that everything goes smoothly.
After the installation, your electric company has to come out to inspect the assembly to determine if it is safe to connect to the existing energy grid.
This happens before you or your electrician connects the solar source to the grid in order to ensure the safety of the installer.
This is a crucial step because electricity which is pumped into dead wire, can seriously injure inexperienced electricians.
Once you have the net metering program set up, you will be able to see a credit to your monthly electrical bill.
On certain months where you build enough surplus electricity, you may even receive a check!