Energy Audits- FAQ: But I Want To Be Able To Sell Back To The Grid . . .

A lot of folks focus on "netmetering" a term that gets applied to offsetting a utility bill for on-site electricity that might

be produced when the homeowner doesn't need it. In fact, energy efficiency is far more cost effective for the vast

majority of homeowners than going straight to purchasing a renewable energy system.  Once the total utility

consumption of a home is reduced through efficiency improvements any renewable energy system that is installed

will cover a greater share of the total utility loads.  By implementing efficiency measures first a homeowner can both

pocket some savings that can be put towards a renewable energy system, and also scale back the size of a renewable

energy that they might choose to install (for more savings).