Delaware Net Metering Guide: How It Works in 2026
The Short Answer Yes, Delaware has net metering, at the full retail rate, across every utility in the state: Delmarva Power, Delaware Electric Cooperative, and the DEMEC municipal utilities. Residential systems qualify up to 25 kW, far beyond what any home actually installs. And Delaware handles the annual reconciliation differently from its neighbors: credits are […]
New Jersey Net Metering Guide: How It Works in 2026
The Short Answer Yes, New Jersey has net metering, and it is the strongest version of the policy operating at the highest rates in the region. PSE&G, JCP&L, Atlantic City Electric, and Rockland Electric are all required to credit residential solar customers at the full retail rate for excess electricity sent to the grid, one […]
Pennsylvania Net Metering Guide: How It Works in 2026
The Short Answer Pennsylvania has full retail net metering. Solar customers receive a 1:1 kWh credit for excess electricity exported to the grid across all major investor-owned utilities, including PECO, PPL, Met-Ed, Penelec, West Penn Power, and Duquesne Light. Credits are applied monthly and carried through the billing year. Any remaining surplus at the annual […]
What Is Net Metering: Guide for Homeowners and Businesses
What Is Net Metering (Net Energy Metering) Net metering, also known as net energy metering (NEM), is a billing arrangement that credits solar customers both homeowners and businesses for the excess electricity their solar panels produce and send back to the electric grid. When your solar panel system generates more electricity than you use on […]
How to Read Your Electric Bill With Solar Panels
First, the Question Everyone Asks Yes, you still get an electric bill after going solar. Every month. Forever. What changes is what is on it. A solar bill has new line items, smaller usage charges, and a credit system running in the background that most homeowners were never taught to read. This guide walks through […]
How Many Solar Panels Do I Need for My Home?
The Direct Answer Most homes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware typically require between 15 and 25 solar panels to meet their energy needs. The exact number varies based on several key factors: Understanding these key factors helps you make a cost effective investment and ensures your solar installation aligns with your electricity needs and […]
Pros and Cons of Solar Panels: What Homeowners Need to Know
Solar panels lower your electric bill, shield you from rate increases, and add value to your home. They also require a roof in decent shape, a meaningful upfront commitment if you buy, and realistic expectations about winter production.
What Happens to Solar Panels in a Storm? Durability, Insurance, and What to Expect
If you live in the Northeast, storms are part of life. Nor’easters, summer thunderstorms with hail, ice storms, and heavy snowfall are all routine across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. If you are considering putting solar panels on your roof, wanting to know how they hold up in severe weather is a reasonable and important question.
HOA and Solar Panels: Your Rights in PA, NJ, and DE
What You’ll Learn Introduction If you live in a community governed by a homeowners association, you have probably wondered whether your HOA can prevent you from going solar. It is one of the most common questions homeowners ask before starting the process, and the answer depends entirely on which state you live in. Pennsylvania, New […]
Energia Solar: ¿Es Demasiado Bueno Para Ser Verdad?
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