Net metering allows you to send excess electricity you generate from your solar panels to the distribution system for a credit toward your energy costs. In essence, it’s a “trade” of electricity you supply against electricity you consume.
BC Hyrdo's Net Metering program gives Vancouver homeowners the power to better manage energy costs. When you’re producing more renewable electricity than you can use, EPCOR will take the surplus supply back to the grid. In return, the utility will give you a credit on your bill to help pay for those times when you’re not generating enough power and drawing from the grid helping expedite the ROI for your solar system investment.