Solar Submetering
Track solar production, allocate credits fairly, and comply with NEM 3.0. Understand exactly how your rooftop panels benefit each tenant.
Get Solar Metering QuoteWhy Solar Submetering?
Under NEM 3.0, exported solar is worth a fraction of self-consumed solar — metering is what captures the difference
Production Monitoring
Real-time tracking of solar generation at the inverter level. Know exactly how much energy your panels produce, when they produce it, and catch underperformance early.
Consumption Tracking
Individual tenant consumption metering synced with solar production. Understand the net energy position of each unit in real-time.
Credit Allocation
Automated calculation and allocation of solar credits to tenants. Fair distribution based on lease terms, usage, or custom formulas.
Solar Metering Architecture
Production + Consumption = Net Position for each tenant
NEM 3.0 requires accurate time-of-use tracking. Solar production during peak hours is worth more than midday production. Our metering captures the value timing.
Why Metering Matters Under NEM 3.0
The value of solar shifted from "how much" to "when"
Midday Export
per kWh
When solar production peaks, grid is flooded — low value
Self-Consumed
per kWh avoided
Energy used on-site offsets full retail rate
The Math: Accurate metering lets you match solar production with tenant consumption in real-time, maximizing self-consumption vs. low-value exports.
Solar Metering Applications
Solutions for every property type with shared solar
Multifamily VNEM
Virtual Net Energy Metering allows apartment buildings to share solar benefits across all units — but requires accurate allocation metering.
- Compliant VNEM credit allocation
- Tenant billing integration
- NEM 3.0 TOU compliance
- Common area credit tracking
Commercial Solar
Multi-tenant commercial properties with rooftop solar need fair allocation between tenants with different operating hours and consumption patterns.
- Tenant-specific credit calculation
- Demand charge offset tracking
- CAM allocation support
- Landlord/tenant split accounting
Solar + Storage
Battery storage systems require metering to track charge/discharge cycles and attribute stored solar to the right time periods and tenants.
- Battery state-of-charge tracking
- Time-shift value calculation
- Peak shaving documentation
- Backup power allocation
Industrial Net Zero
Manufacturing and warehouse facilities pursuing net-zero goals need accurate production vs. consumption data for sustainability reporting.
- Carbon offset documentation
- ESG reporting data
- Production efficiency metrics
- Grid export verification
What NEM 3.0 Changed
Why accurate solar metering matters more than ever
Lower Export Values
In effect since April 2023, NEM 3.0 sharply cut export compensation. Exported solar earns roughly $0.05/kWh midday, against the $0.30+/kWh retail rate it offsets when self-consumed. Accurate metering is what lets you shift consumption to match production.
Solution: Real-time consumption matching to maximize on-site use
Time-of-Use Complexity
Solar production peaks at midday; TOU rates peak in evening. Without accurate timing data, you can't calculate true value or optimize battery dispatch.
Solution: 15-minute interval metering aligned with utility TOU periods
VNEM Allocation Disputes
Multifamily VNEM requires fair allocation of solar credits. Without metering, tenants dispute their share and landlords face audit exposure.
Solution: Transparent, metered allocation with audit-ready records
Underperformance Detection
Solar panels degrade, inverters fail, and shading changes. Without production monitoring, you lose money for months before anyone notices.
Solution: Production monitoring with alerts for underperformance
Utility Program Expertise
We navigate the solar programs at every Southern California utility
SCE (Southern California Edison)
LA, OC, Inland Empire
NEM 3.0 (Net Billing Tariff) with complex TOU rates. VNEM for multifamily and commercial solar sharing.
NEM 3.0 VNEM TOU-D-PRIMESDG&E
San Diego County
TOU rates with significant peak/off-peak spreads. Accurate production timing matters for value capture under SDG&E's rate structures.
NEM 3.0 TOU Rates VNEMLADWP
City of Los Angeles
LADWP has its own solar programs separate from CPUC rules. Different rates, different metering requirements.
Feed-in Tariff SOLAR Incentive Net MeteringMunicipal Utilities
Various Cities
Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Anaheim, and Riverside have their own solar programs with unique requirements.
Varied Programs Local IncentivesTrack where solar goes
Know when it's valuable
Allocate credits fairly
Maximize Your Solar Investment
Don't let solar production go unmeasured. Get accurate allocation, NEM 3.0 compliance, and transparent tenant billing.
Solar Production Assessment
Send us your solar system details and utility bills. We'll analyze your production, consumption patterns, and show how metering can increase ROI.
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