Cutting down carbon emissions > Using renewable energy > Customer-owned generation
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Own your own solar panel or wind turbine? Pair it with the public grid.
Earn money towards your electric bill on days when you generate more renewable electricity than your household needs.
Benefits
Buildable
Add more panels or turbines as you are able.
Flexible
Get exactly what you want through selecting and installing products yourself.
Pays back
If your equipment generates more electricity than you use, you can gain credits on your electricity bill.
More information
What is net metering?
According to LES, “net metering is a billing arrangement where residential and business customers who produce their own energy from renewable sources (up to 25 kilowattsAC) can get a credit on their electric bills for extra energy that flows back into our distribution system.”
How can I get started?
Visit the link below to learn more! There are a number of ways to get involved with generating your own electricity using renewable energy. LES provides information about how interconnection works, accepted methods of generation, and more on their website!
Pair your equipment with the public grid today
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