Maximize Your Solar Investment with Net Metering
Earn credits for every kilowatt-hour of excess solar energy you produce. Net metering turns your solar system into a smart investment that pays you back year-round.
How Net Metering Works
A simple, automated system that turns excess solar energy into credits on your electricity bill.
Solar Generates Power
Your solar panels produce electricity throughout the day. When you're generating more power than you're using, the excess flows automatically to the electrical grid.
Meter Runs Backward
Your bi-directional utility meter tracks energy flowing both ways. When you export power, the meter literally runs backward, earning you credits at the retail electricity rate.
Credits Reduce Bills
Earned credits automatically offset your electricity usage at night and during winter months. You only pay for your "net" consumption - the difference between what you used and produced.
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Why Net Metering is Essential for Solar
Net metering maximizes the value of your solar investment and makes solar financially viable across Canada.
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Maximum ROI
Earn full retail rate credits for every kilowatt-hour you export. In Ontario's Time-of-Use system, this means earning $0.18/kWh credits during peak solar hours.
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Year-Round Savings
Excess credits from sunny summer months offset your electricity usage during shorter winter days. Balance your consumption across all seasons.
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No Battery Required
The grid acts as your "virtual battery" storing excess energy as credits. Save $10,000-$15,000 compared to adding physical battery storage.
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Automatic Process
Credits are calculated and applied automatically by your utility company. No manual tracking, no paperwork - it just works seamlessly in the background.
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Increases Home Value
Homes with solar and net metering sell for 3-4% more on average. Buyers value the long-term electricity savings and environmental benefits.
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Grid Stability
Distributed solar generation reduces strain on the grid during peak demand hours. You help your community while earning credits.
Ready to Start Earning Credits for Your Solar Energy?
Xolar handles your entire net metering application process. We work with utilities across all Canadian provinces to get you connected fast.