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Chugach Electric Net Metering Policy

How Chugach Electric compensates solar customers for excess energy in Alaska.

Modified Net Metering
Net Metering Policy
$0.224
Rate per kWh
25 kW limit
Capacity Limit
Moderate

Policy Rating

A modified policy that may include demand charges, different credit rates, or capacity limits. Review your utility's specific terms.

How Net Metering Affects Your Solar Payback

With Modified Net Metering net metering at Chugach Electric, here's how your solar economics look for a typical $150/month bill:

System Size
6.4 kW
Annual Production
6,518 kWh
Annual Savings
$1,460
Payback Period
11.3 yrs

Note: With avoided-cost net metering, savings may be 20–30% lower than shown since exported power is credited below retail rate.

Understanding Net Metering

What is net metering? Net metering is a billing mechanism that credits solar owners for electricity exported to the grid. When your panels produce more than you use, the excess flows to the grid and your meter runs backward.

Compensation: Avoided cost rate. The credit rate determines how quickly you recover your investment.

Capacity limit: 25 kW limit. Systems larger than the capacity limit may be subject to different rules.

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