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States Quietly Cutting Solar Buyback Rates in 2024

Utilities across the United States are revising net metering policies, which reduces credits for excess solar energy from homeowners. These adjustments challenge the financial benefits of rooftop solar installations and alter industry dynamics. Review your current rates promptly, as policy changes accelerate and awareness of export credits helps safeguard investments and preserve savings.

3 min read
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Virtual Power Plants Turn Your Battery Into Grid Income

Virtual power plants aggregate rooftop solar and battery systems to create valuable grid resources. Homeowners earn additional revenue through grid services, surpassing traditional net metering benefits. This approach improves financial returns on solar investments and contributes to a more reliable, sustainable power system.

5 min read
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States Slash Solar Buyback Rates in 2025

States phase out retail-rate net metering, reducing credits for excess solar power. Homeowners encounter extended payback periods, while installers promote storage and self-use solutions. Utilities seek cost equity, and advocates call for fair reforms in this grid-focused solar shift.

4 min read