Solar panels not reducing bill

Are solar panels reducing my utility bill?

Your solar panels may not be reducing your utility bill due to several reasons. Some reasons, such as the amount of power you use, are in your control. Others, such as how your utility company bills you for power, you have less control over. The seasons also have an effect on how much power your system generates.

Does home solar reduce your electric bill?

Home solar reduces your monthly electric bill in two ways: By offsetting your grid consumption with net metering credits and by reducing your grid consumption altogether (aka “behind the meter” savings).

Do I still have an electric bill after installing solar panels?

Yes, you’ll still have an electric bill before and after your solar panels are installed and producing clean energy. However, the balance due on your monthly bills will be much lower – or even negative – because your solar production replaces and offsets the cost of buying grid electricity from your utility.

Why is my electric bill so high with solar panels?

There are two reasons why your electric bill could be high with solar panels. First, your panels may not be producing enough electricity during the day to power your home and offset the grid electricity you are using at night. This is typically the case for systems with 1:1 net metering.

Do solar panels affect my electricity bill?

Your electricity bill with solar panels depends on a few factors, including the size of your system, electricity consumption, net metering policy, and the time of year. In many cases, solar systems can be designed to produce 100% bill offset so the homeowner is only paying for solar electricity or utility electricity – and not both.

Does a grid-tied solar system reduce your electric bill?

While homeowners with grid-tied solar systems receive an electric bill before and after installing solar panels, the bill will be substantially lower – if not zero. On solar.com, we design systems for maximum bill reduction and energy cost savings every single day.