Virtual Net Energy Metering
Apoyando los objetivos de energía limpia de California
How Virtual Net Energy Metering works
Virtual Net Energy Metering (VNEM)* allows several customers to share a single solar system. The plan is for properties with many tenants, like apartment complexes and office buildings.
Here’s an example of Virtual Net Energy Metering:
The owner of this four-unit apartment building installed a solar system. Each of the four units plus the common area receives a portion of the solar system’s output (kWh) each month.
In this example, you live in Unit 3 and are assigned 20% of the solar energy generated. If the solar system produces 100 kWh during the month, 20 kWh will be applied to your account as a generation credit to help offset your electricity usage.
Aunque el consumo total del edificio se calcula mediante un único contador, los inquilinos reciben una factura individual que vence cada mes y en la que se detallan los cargos y los créditos.
Customer-Owned Systems
If your home or business is already part of VNEM and you install a customer-owned system such as solar panels or a battery that exports energy to the grid, your account will be billed under the Plan de Facturación Solar (SBP). You’ll continue to receive credits from your property’s virtual system through Virtual Net Energy Metering (VNEM), and credits from both systems will be combined on your bill.
Es posible que se requiera la aprobación previa del administrador de la propiedad y/o del propietario del edificio antes de instalar un sistema propiedad del cliente. Haga clic aquí. aquí Obtenga más información sobre el proceso de instalación. Una vez interconectado, se aplicará un cargo único de $25 por la configuración del servicio por cada cuenta de cliente que cumpla con los requisitos.
Sistemas propiedad del cliente no destinados a la exportación
If you install a customer-owned system that does not export energy back to the grid (non-export), you will continue to be billed under VNEM. Once installed, your account may be subject to additional charges, such as Departing Load Charges (DLC) or Standby Charges.
*Note: the existing VNEM program closed to new applications after February 14, 2024. Obtenga más información sobre la decisión de la CPUC..