A series of changes has affected the billing process for Duke net metering customer accounts. Some Duke legacy net metering customers had analog meters with dials and a spinning disc that went backwards when energy was exported to the grid.…
Every Hoosier deserves the right to benefit from rooftop solar. Years ago, in 2005 and again in 2017, Indiana law made it clear that when Hoosiers go solar, any excess electricity they generate gets credited back monthly. In 2021, state…
Duke has seen net metering issues on a few meters. You should have a bi-directional meter that records energy going both directions. A one directional meter can charge your account for kWh from and to the grid. Their meter crews…
The quickest is way is to register for an online account. If you are a Duke customer, as in the example shown, use your account number to register at https://www.duke-energy.com/my-account/sign-in. A paper bill will have both your account number and…
Private rooftop systems also benefit the utility. They are most productive at the same time that demand for electricity is greatest – on summer afternoons, often referred to as ‘peak load times.’ This means that solar owners supply their own…
Here are the rates as of 2014. Rates are set by the IURC for set periods; utility companies have to request rate changes. We will try to track rates changes and update the rate information on this page to the…
Grid-tied solar owners will pay Duke the monthly minimum connection fee, regardless of surplus production. The Duke rate tariff schedule charges less per unit as your electricity usage increases. The first 300 kWh monthly is the most expensive. Your monthly…
According to the Solar Energy Industries Association , “Net metering is a billing mechanism that credits solar energy system owners for the electricity they add to the grid. For example, if a residential customer has a PV system on the…