Lets discuss net metering and PSC possible changes

buzd said

Point of order: your meter doesn't technically "run backwards" - it records two values, that which you've used from the grid, and that which you have supplied the grid.

I'd have to look at the bill, but I'm pretty sure that I just pay for the differential. I don't think at this point that they are actually breaking out the buy-back amount on the bill. Furthermore, with Entergy's archaic billing system, the per kilowatt cost isn't the true cost of the energy (there are a bunch of other charges on there).

Selfishly, the more that I can get for the power that I feed the grid, the better. But ultimately, it's in everyone's best interest to go green - utilities, too. If their mode of delivering power is becoming out of date, then they need to change to keep up with the times.

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Spjns backwards is easier to understand. :ezbill:

Some meters do actually turn backwards. You are correct in that you only pay the differential. They do not actually send you a check for the power they "purchased" from you. It is more of a credit towards your bill. That credit however is based on the retail price per Kwh.


On to your last comment. Are you 100% off the grid or do you still rely on the UC to provide power on cloudy days and at night? How would you suggest they change with the times? Remove their lines from your street? Install panels on every persons roof?

Assuming you still rely on them to provide you some power, how should they be compensated for providing that service when you may only purchase a few Kwh's per month? Should you have to pay if that $2,000 transformer if lightning strikes it?