Net metering allows you to send excess electricity you generate from renewable resources to the distribution system for a credit toward your energy costs. In essence, it’s a “trade” of electricity you supply against electricity you consume. The Net Metering program gives GTA homeowners the power to better manage energy costs. When you’re producing more renewable electricity than you can use, Hydro will take the surplus supply back to the grid. In return, the utility will give you a credit on your bill to help pay for those times when you’re not generating enough power and drawing from the grid helping expedite the ROI for your solar system investment.

Once you’re connected to the distribution system, your local distribution company will continue to read your meter just as they do now and then subtract the value of electricity you supply to the grid from the value of what you take from the grid. What you’ll see on your bill is the “net” difference between these two amounts. If you supply more power than what you take from the grid over the billing cycle, you’ll receive a credit toward future energy bills. The credit can be carried forward for up to 12 months. In order to see if Net Metering works for you, we are offering a Free Solar analysis.

We are customizing your solar power system based on your year round electricity consumption. Click the “Get a free solar analysis” button and fill in your information, upload a copy of your Hydro bill and we’ll get back to you in no time. This way you can make an educated decision if solar in Toronto works or doesn’t work for you. We are here to help you make a good decision for yourself, as well as for the environment.