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Distributed Generation \u2013 What Is It?<\/h2>\n

Distributed generation refers to any electric power supply that is connected to the distribution grid but doesn\u2019t come directly from the grid. Some examples of distributed generation are solar panels on your home, windmills, battery backups, or on-site backup generators. These are all ways you can supplement your energy usage or have backup power. Some of the electricity you generate can even be put back onto the electric grid if you use less energy than you generate.<\/p>\n

Are you considering installing a secondary system to put excess electricity back onto the Co-op\u2019s distribution system? If so, you are required to submit a Small Generation Interconnection Request in order to begin the process of setting up your net metering account.<\/p>\n

Net Metering<\/h2>\n

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Net-metering is a special installation that allows any surplus energy generated by the member\u2019s system to go back on the utility electric system and allows the member to receive \u201ccredit\u201d for the electricity put back on the system, offsetting consumed energy. The member\u2019s meter measures the electricity the member uses from the utility system, and the electricity the member\u2019s system puts back.<\/p>\n

Net metering allows homeowners to receive the full value for the electricity that their renewable energy system produces. The term net metering refers to the method of accounting for the electricity production of a renewable energy system. Net metering allows homeowners with such systems to use any excess electricity they produce to offset their electric bill. As the homeowner\u2019s system produces electricity, the kilowatts are first used for any electric appliances in the home. If more electricity is produced from the system than is needed by the homeowner, the extra kilowatts are fed onto the utility\u2019s grid.<\/p>\n

Net Metering System<\/h3>\n