Batteries become the new home solar as net metering evolves and energy prices soar

Electrek
By Jo BorrásMar 7, 2026, 6:00 pm120 ptsTrending
Net metering — the ability to sell excess electricity back to the grid for fun and profit — has helped make rooftop solar panels the centerpiece of the home energy transition for more than a decade. But, as net metering rules change and electricity prices keep climbing, the value proposition isn’t as…

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