Net metering uses a meter that can measure energy in which direction(s)?

Net metering uses a meter that can measure energy in which direction(s)?

• A. Forward only
• B. Backward only
• C. Both directions
• D. No direction

Answer: (C)

Net metering relies on a meter that can measure energy in both directions because electricity can flow from the grid to the home and from the home back to the grid. A bidirectional meter records imported energy and exported energy (or computes the net), which is essential to determine the net usage and credits when solar or other on-site generation is producing power. If the meter only measured forward energy, the electricity sent back to the grid would not be accounted for; if it only measured backward energy, the power drawn from the grid would not be tracked. Measuring both directions ensures accurate billing and fair credit for any excess generation.

Net metering relies on a meter that can measure energy in both directions because electricity can flow from the grid to the home and from the home back to the grid. A bidirectional meter records imported energy and exported energy (or computes the net), which is essential to determine the net usage and credits when solar or other on-site generation is producing power. If the meter only measured forward energy, the electricity sent back to the grid would not be accounted for; if it only measured backward energy, the power drawn from the grid would not be tracked. Measuring both directions ensures accurate billing and fair credit for any excess generation.