Net Energy Metering

The Net Energy Metering (NEM) program allows you to use the electricity you generate to offset the electricity provided by PG&E at your home or business. Here’s how the program works: When you generate your own electricity, your onsite electricity needs will be served first and any electricity you don’t consume will be exported to the grid. You’ll receive full credit for electricity exported to the grid based on your rate schedule. You can use these credits to offset PG&E charges for electricity usage throughout a 12-month period.

The Net Energy Metering programs will be re-designed in the next couple of years, as PG&E gets closer to reaching the predetermined NEM cap. Customers who are already participating in an eligible NEM program will be allowed to continue taking service on their current program for a transition period of up to 20 years before they have to take service on the new net energy metering rates. PG&E's Net Energy Metering programs provide customers the ability to offset the cost of electricity with their own renewable generation and current customers will automatically be allowed to continue with their current program for a transition period of up to 20 years before they have to switch on to the new NEM Program.