### Solar Policy Insights from 2024: What Homeowners Need to Know
The solar industry has seen a whirlwind of policy changes in 2024, driven by state and local governments refining how they regulate, compensate, and incentivize the adoption of solar. If you’re considering solar panels for your home, keeping an eye on these developments is pivotal. Understanding policies like net metering, fixed charge increases, and community solar can give you the edge when working with a solar company or planning your solar array for home use.
I’ve reviewed the recently released *The 50 States of Solar* report by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center, and I want to break down some of the key takeaways to help you navigate this dynamic industry.
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### **Net Metering is Evolving—Here’s What That Means**
Net metering has long been a cornerstone of distributed solar, credited with making solar panels for your home more affordable. It allows homeowners to send excess solar energy back to the grid for compensation. However, 2024 has brought a wave of adaptations to this policy. From hourly netting in Virginia to the instantaneous netting structure adopted in West Virginia, states are customizing their net metering programs.
What’s key to
Original Article: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/01/23/state-solar-policy-increasingly-moving-away-from-traditional-net-metering/
