Southern California Edison / California Public Utilities Commission
Net Energy Metering allows solar customers to receive bill credits for excess electricity their systems generate and send back to the grid. NEM 3.0 provides export compensation at approximately 75% of retail rates, paired with federal investment tax credit.
Value depends on system size and electricity usage; typical 5kW system saves $800-1,200/year
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Deadline: Ongoing, NEM 3.0 in effect
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