theoldwizard1
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Okay, okay, okay ! Yes, I would be "breaking the law" but ...
For many years MI did "net metering" (if I understand that term correctly). Some people even occasionally got negative monthly bills ! Obviously this did not sit well with the POCOs !
A few years back, after much complaining to the Public Service Commission, all of this changed. First, you have to "submit your plan" for their review (of course there is a fee for this). Nothing significantly different that what had been "good practice" (externally available, label solar power disconnect, certified equipment, etc.). Now the "buy back" rate is much less. Plus, with digital meters, they won't "spin backwards" and they will likely be able to detect/block when you are send power back to the grid.
My goal is not to make money, but to offset costs of high load appliances like a water heater or A/C !
So, if I have an unapproved micro-inverter installation besides blocking any power from going back to the grid, do you think they would shut off my service ?
For many years MI did "net metering" (if I understand that term correctly). Some people even occasionally got negative monthly bills ! Obviously this did not sit well with the POCOs !
A few years back, after much complaining to the Public Service Commission, all of this changed. First, you have to "submit your plan" for their review (of course there is a fee for this). Nothing significantly different that what had been "good practice" (externally available, label solar power disconnect, certified equipment, etc.). Now the "buy back" rate is much less. Plus, with digital meters, they won't "spin backwards" and they will likely be able to detect/block when you are send power back to the grid.
My goal is not to make money, but to offset costs of high load appliances like a water heater or A/C !
So, if I have an unapproved micro-inverter installation besides blocking any power from going back to the grid, do you think they would shut off my service ?