How Net Billing Works (And Why Export Credits Are Your New Best Friend)

At Infinity Solar USA, we’re all about making solar power as simple (and profitable) as possible. If you’ve heard the term net billing and thought, “What’s that?”—don’t worry, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down in a way that makes you feel like a solar energy pro.

1. What is Net Billing?

In a nutshell, net billing is a way for you to earn credits for the excess energy your solar panels send back to the grid. It’s kind of like being rewarded for being a generous energy producer. When your panels create more electricity than you need, that extra power gets exported to the grid, and your utility company gives you credits for it.

Instead of just sending the power away for free, net billing turns that extra energy into cash (or at least credits toward your next bill).

2. The Magic of Export Credits

Here’s where it gets really good: the export credits you earn are used to offset the cost of the energy you pull from the grid when your panels aren’t producing, like during the night or on cloudy days. So, if your solar system produces a bunch of extra power during the day, those export credits sit in your account, ready to reduce the amount you owe your utility provider later.

Imagine this—your system’s producing a ton of energy, you’re sending it to the grid, and in return, your utility company gives you credits. Then, when your system’s napping at night, you tap into those credits to cover your electricity use. It’s like trading in your surplus energy for credits that act like a savings account.

3. How Does It Work?

• Excess Energy: Your solar panels produce more energy than you’re using during the day.
• Energy Export: That excess energy is sent to the grid.
• Export Credits: Your utility company gives you credits for that extra energy.
• Cover Your Costs: When your panels aren’t working as hard (think: nighttime or cloudy days), you use those credits to cover your grid electricity use.

4. What’s the Catch?

Here’s the thing: with net billing, the rate you get for your exported energy might be different from the price you pay for the electricity you pull from the grid. In some cases, you might get a bit less for your exported energy compared to what you pay for grid power. But the trade-off? You’re still saving big by generating your own electricity and using those credits to offset future costs.

5. Why It’s a Win-Win

Net billing lets you get the most out of your solar system by giving you credits for the energy you export. It turns your solar investment into something even more profitable by lowering your monthly bills—sometimes even to zero—depending on how much power you generate and use. Plus, you’re playing a part in building a cleaner, greener energy system for the future.

Bottom Line?

With net billing and export credits, your solar system does more than just power your home—it helps lower your bills, month after month. It’s like turning your extra sunshine into a money-saving machine.

Want to learn how you can start earning export credits with solar? Contact Infinity Solar USA today, and let’s get you on the path to big savings!

Net billing: It’s not just a fancy term—it’s your ticket to solar savings. 🌞💸