Solar Energy Benefits for Business

Solar energy can save you money through net metering.

Net metering is a program for OPPD customers who generate their own electricity through renewable energy with equipment like rooftop solar panels. When you produce more energy than you use, you can sell the excess to the OPPD grid. When you use more than you produce, you’ll buy power like normal.

Note: Excess energy can be sold at the rate specified in Rate 483 - Net Metering Service Rider. If you are enrolled in the Level Payment Plan, you will be removed from that program since it is not available with Net Metering.

Here’s how it works

OPPD measures how many kilowatt/hours (kWh) of energy you send to the grid versus how much you consume during a specified period and bills appropriately. Your energy bill is then adjusted to credit or charge the difference, which results in the net amount. See How to Read Your Net Meter Bill for more information.

How Net Metering Works

Customer-Owned Generation

1. Energy created by your generation system is directed for personal use or sent back to the grid.
2. The bidirectional meter measures energy production vs. usage. When production exceeds usage, you sell energy to the OPPD electrical grid.
3. When your usage exceeds production, you buy energy from the grid. The difference between what you sell and what you buy is the net amount on your utility bill.
   
   

Solar Energy FAQs

For more information about solar energy, find the answer in our Solar Energy Frequently Asked Questions.

If customer-owned generation isn’t right for your business but you’re still interested in supporting renewable energy, check out our Renewable Energy Certificates and Electric Fleet Vehicle programs.

More questions?

Email businesscustomerservice@oppd.com or contact your Account Manager or Senior Account Manager for more information.