YOUR METER RUNS
BACKWARD. YOU GET PAID.
Net metering means the power company pays you for the extra electricity your solar panels make. Many families in Western MA and Northern CT end up with a zero dollar electric bill every month.
HOW NET METERING WORKS IN 3 STEPS
Your Panels Make Power
On a sunny day, your solar panels make more electricity than your home uses. That extra power has to go somewhere.
Extra Power Goes to the Grid
The extra electricity flows back into the power grid. Your meter literally runs backward. The utility company owes you a credit.
You Get Paid Back
At the end of the month, your utility company applies your credits to your bill. Many families in Agawam and Feeding Hills end up with a zero dollar bill or even a check.
NET METERING IN MASSACHUSETTS AND CONNECTICUT
Massachusetts
MA has one of the most generous net metering programs in the country. Credits are applied at the full retail rate you would otherwise pay.
Connecticut
CT net metering credits offset your bill at a rate close to retail. The state also offers additional incentive programs that stack on top.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much money can I earn from net metering?
It depends on your system size and your electricity usage. A typical 8 kW system in Massachusetts can generate $1,200 to $1,800 in annual net metering credits. We calculate your specific estimate during your free solar assessment.
Do I need to do anything to enroll in net metering?
No. We handle the entire enrollment process with your utility company. You do not need to make a single call. We submit all required applications and notify you when you are approved.
What happens to unused credits?
In Massachusetts, unused credits carry forward for 12 months. In Connecticut, credits carry forward monthly. Credits are applied automatically to future bills.
Is net metering the same as the SMART program?
No. Net metering and the MA SMART program are separate incentives that can stack together. Net metering credits offset your bill. SMART payments are additional cash payments from your utility for each kilowatt-hour your system produces.
What if my utility company changes the net metering rules?
Customers who enroll in net metering are generally grandfathered under the rules that existed when they enrolled. We stay current on all utility policy changes and advise you accordingly.
WHAT OUR NEIGHBORS SAY
"I did not believe it until I saw my first Eversource bill after going solar. It said I had a credit of $47. They owed me money. I have not paid a full electric bill in two years."
"Net metering in Connecticut works the same way. Thrive explained the whole thing clearly before we even signed anything. No surprises. Just savings."
FIND OUT HOW MUCH YOUR ROOF CAN EARN
We will calculate your home's solar potential and show you exactly what your net metering credits could look like every month. Free. No pressure.