How CFE net metering works

CFE net metering lets your solar system offset your bill by crediting the surplus energy you send to the grid. A bidirectional meter tracks energy in and out, you're billed on the net, and any surplus rolls over as a credit — which is why a well-sized system in BCS can take your energy charges close to zero.

The bidirectional meter and the net calculation

A bidirectional meter measures both the energy you draw from the grid and the energy your panels send into it. Your bill is calculated on the net difference between the two. It's the heart of how solar lowers what you pay.

How surplus credits roll over

When you generate more than you use — on a sunny midday or with low occupancy — that surplus banks as a credit that offsets later, higher-use periods. Credits typically carry forward for a set period (often up to a year) before expiring, under the terms of your interconnection contract. Confirm the current terms with CFE.

Net metering and the DAC tariff

Net metering is most powerful if you're on the DAC tariff, because you're crediting your surplus against unsubsidized rates. In many cases the goal is to size the system to keep your billed consumption below the DAC threshold.