05-14-2011, 03:33 AM
We have net metering.
Credit is given for what we produce each month.
If we produce more than we use, the extra is credited to us and the credit can be carried over for up to 12 months.
If we produce less than we produce, then we use some HELCO electricity and pay the difference and/or our built-up credit is reduced.
There is about $19/month fee whether we have use any HELCO electricity or not.
Some months we pay (~$20-$40) depending on the amount of sunshine and use (having visitors means using more).
Some months we only pay the $19 fee ('minimum payment').
Over all we produce 75% or more of our electricity year-round.
Credit is given for what we produce each month.
If we produce more than we use, the extra is credited to us and the credit can be carried over for up to 12 months.
If we produce less than we produce, then we use some HELCO electricity and pay the difference and/or our built-up credit is reduced.
There is about $19/month fee whether we have use any HELCO electricity or not.
Some months we pay (~$20-$40) depending on the amount of sunshine and use (having visitors means using more).
Some months we only pay the $19 fee ('minimum payment').
Over all we produce 75% or more of our electricity year-round.